NEW : Nation 's first Democrat governor says apology was the right thing to do . iReporter : Virginia Gov . Alexander says not mentioning slavery was `` major omission '' Confederate History Month says he will add language about slavery to proclamation . His proclamation of eight years as McDonnell in state has drawn criticism .
NEW : Nation 's first Democrat governor says apology was the right thing to do . Virginia Gov . Alexander says not mentioning slavery was `` major omission '' Confederate History Month says he will add language about slavery to proclamation . His proclamation of eight years as McDonnell in state has drawn criticism .