Statue dedicated to Confederate General Albert Pike reinstated following the 2020 BLM protests
Confederate Statue of Gen. Albert Pike Reinstalled in D.C. A statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, which was brought down by protesters in 2020 following George Floyd’s death, has been reinstalled in Washington, D.C., over the past weekend. This 11-foot statue, resting on a 16-foot granite pedestal, was a target for protesters who viewed it […]
David Marcus: The destruction of Confederate statues by a Los Angeles museum is sheer savagery
Reflection on Recent Art Exhibit and Confederate Monuments Before the upheaval of 2020, discussions about Confederate statues were typically handled with a degree of respect. However, a new art exhibit in Los Angeles starkly illustrates a shift towards what many are calling barbarism in how we approach these monuments. The exhibit, titled “Monuments,” is a […]
Confederate statue taken down in Edenton, North Carolina, for moving.
Confederate Monument in North Carolina Removed The Confederate monument that sparked debate in North Carolina has been demolished and is currently stored until its relocation. The town of Edenton has been working on plans to remove the statue from its prominent spot in the business district for nearly three years, with the demolition occurring last […]
Hegseth undermines Congress by directing the return of a racist Confederate monument to Arlington
Whenever he’s asked to return to the Confederate memorial, it’s like watching an Olympic event featuring our Secretary of Defense. Really, it’s quite something. Secretary Pete Hegses recently tasked the Army with renovating the Arlington Confederate monument from 1914. The project is set to be completed by 2027, with a budget of $10 million. Hegses […]
Rebuilding Confederate memorial will require $10 million, according to Army official
Renovations Planned for Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Officials from the Army have announced that the upcoming renovations for the Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery will be around $10 million and are expected to take approximately two years. After being defeated two years ago, the memorial will feature a new base and panel […]
Pete Hegseth Calls for Confederate Monument to be Restored to Arlington National Cemetery
Defense Secretary’s Push to Reinstate Confederate Monuments Defense Secretary Pete Hegses is taking steps aimed at reversing what he sees as an overreach in efforts to diminish historical monuments, specifically Confederate ones. On Tuesday, Hegses shared a post on X, revealing plans to bring back the Confederate monument, often referred to as the “reconciliation monument.” […]
Park service intends to restore the statue of Confederate Albert Pike
National Park Service to Restore Albert Pike Statue The National Park Service announced on Monday plans to restore a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, which had been toppled during protests in June 2020. This restoration will see the bronze statue, which was damaged, reinstalled in accordance with the Historic Preservation Act. It aligns with […]
Protesters Burn Confederate General Albert Pike Statue in 2020 — Now the Trump Administration Is Putting It Back Up
NPS to Restore Albert Pike Statue The National Park Service (NPS) announced on Monday plans to reinstall and restore the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, which was toppled by protesters in 2020. In their statement, NPS explained that this restoration aligns with recent executive orders aimed at enhancing the national capital and fulfilling federal […]
Democrats criticize Hegseth for bringing back Confederate names at military bases
Senator Denounces Renaming of Military Bases A Democratic senator expressed strong objections on Wednesday regarding the decision to revert the names of nine military bases back to those honoring Confederate leaders. The Pentagon had announced earlier this month that the original names would be reinstated. This decision means that seven bases, previously named after significant […]
Skeletons of Confederate soldiers from the Civil War found at Colonial Williamsburg
Discovery of Civil War Skeletons in Colonial Williamsburg Recently, archaeologists made an intriguing discovery in colonial Williamsburg. Contrary to what some might expect, the skeletons found there were not remnants from the Revolutionary War. The Associated Press reported that the excavation revealed a human skull along with four complete skeletons and three legs that had […]