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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
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SCV In the Know
Sons of Confederate Veterans Public Relations and Media Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elm Springs, Columbia, TN, 11 March 2008
GEORGIA GOVERNOR PERDUE HONORS BLACK CONFEDERATE
Governor Sonny Perdue of Georgia has issued a proclamation declaring April 2008 as Confederate
History Month.
The proclamation specifically recognizes and honors Bill Yopp, a black Confederate from Laurens
County, Georgia.
The proclamation states: "Among those who served the Confederacy were many both free and slave
who saw action in the Confederate military in many combat roles."
"One such soldier who made significant contributions to the state was Bill Yopp of Laurens County
who served four years in Company "H" 14th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. Yopp helped to bring about
reconciliation and healing after the war by raising money for Confederate reunions and living in the
Confederate Soldiers Home with his comrades."
Historians vary on the umber of blacks who served the Confederacy. Because the records are often
missing the numbers range upwards of 80 to 100,000 based on classifications such as teamsters,
cooks, musicians, all of which were regarded as "military" in the Union army. Many black
Confederates, like Bill Yopp, have been documented as combat veterans.
Bill Yopp died on June 3rd, 1936 and was buried with full military honors at the Confederate Cemetery
in Marietta. Several Georgia state officials attended his funeral service, including former governors.
In concluding his proclamation, Governor Perdue said "It is important that Georgians reflect upon our
state's past and honor the devotion of her Confederate leaders, soldiers and citizens.
Attending the ceremony in Governor Perdue's office were several descendants of Bill Yopp including
Mrs.. Alma Jean Massey of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs.. Doris Taylor of Jackson, Michigan, Mrs.. Rosa
Chapelle of Dublin, Georgia, Mr.. Shawn Peacock of Leesburg, Florida and Mrs.. Loreen Pittman of
Louisiana.
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Contact: J. A. Davis, 770 297-4788
SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA COMMITTEE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
History Revised by Political Correctness in Louisiana
Elm Springs, Columbia, TN
April 14, 2008
The news of the changes in long-standing proclamations declaring Confederate History and Heritage Month
observances in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana has prompted the following statement from
Christopher M. Sullivan, Commander-in-Chief, Sons of Confederate Veterans:
"We learned with immense dismay of the mayors of Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisiana, departing from
a long- standing tradition of issuing proclamations honoring Confederate History and Heritage Month.
"According to local news accounts they have taken it upon themselves to change the observance to ‘Civil
War History Month’.
"This is a direct act of political correctness that takes on more serious proportions as it undertakes revising
or eliminating true history in America.
"Cities, counties and states annually issue proclamations honoring the various cultures and events that have
made the greatness of America. Confederate History and Heritage Month is one of the most widely known
throughout the United States with hundreds of proclamations and observances each year which honor the
Confederate soldiers who are recognized by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs with the same rights
and recognition as all veterans of U. S. service.
"It is indeed disheartening to see the success of this recognition distorted and intentionally eliminated by a
small element whose agenda is to impugn or eradicate the history of the Confederate military."
"It is our hope the people of Shreveport and Bossier City will show a spirit of fairness and patriotism by
effectively speaking out against censorship and historical revision."
END
Contact, J. A. Davis, SCV PR & Media Committee, 770 297-4788.