MEMPHIS--The rebels are coming, bringing color and controversy toMemphis this week.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans' annual convention returns toMemphis for the first time in 26 years.
The descendants of Confederate soldiers will ride horses into thePeabody hotel and try riding out an election some fear could colorthe organization as racist.
More than 1,200 members have registered, making it one of thelargest reunions since the Sons of Confederate Veterans was foundedin 1896.
"We're amazed. This is the largest gathering of Confederates in 50years," said Lee Millar, one of about 350 Memphis members andchairman of the reunion committee.
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