Virginia : Nation 's first African - American governor says apology was the right thing to do . Virginia Gov . Bob McDonnell says not mentioning slavery was ` ` major omission '' and says he will add language about slavery to proclamation . His declaration of May as Confederate History Month in state has drawn criticism .
NEW : Nation 's first African-American governor says apology was the right thing to do . Virginia Gov . Bob McDonnell says not mentioning slavery was `` major omission '' McDonnell says he will add language about slavery to proclamation . His proclamation of April as Confederate History Month in state has drawn criticism .