Statue Of Confederate Robert E. Lee Taken Down In Virginia

Statue Of Confederate Robert E. Lee Taken Down In Virginia

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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In Richmond, VA, the 21-foot statue of Robert E. Lee was removed after legal delays. Governor Ralph Northam had announced its removal following George Floyd's murder, but lawsuits stalled the process until Virginia's Supreme Court ruled against them, citing changed state values. The statue's removal sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a step forward and others lamenting its impact on tourism. The statue is now in storage, while the pedestal remains, pending public input on the site's future.

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