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Conflicting legacies: a closer look at Lexington’s dual celebrations
Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day are recognized in Lexington just days apart — evoking reactions from the community
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Lee-Jackson Day suggests Lee is in limbo
An up-close look at the Lee-Jackson parade reveals complicated truths about the South