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Nov 06, 2020

Fairfax County Removes Confederate Monuments From Courthouse Property

The markers and artifacts removed include a monument honoring the first Confederate soldier to be killed by a Union soldier.

Jul 08, 2020

Loudoun County’s First Black Chair Savors The Demise Of Confederate Monument

Last year, moving a Confederate Monument from the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn was impossible. This year it’s inevitable. What changed?

Jun 18, 2020

Montgomery County Council Calls For Removal Of Confederate Names From Street Signs, Public Facilities

All nine members of the council are asking the county for a “comprehensive review” of street and public building names so ones named after Confederate figures can be removed.

Jun 03, 2020

Update: Judge Extends Injunction Blocking Removal Of Lee Statue In Richmond

The Robert E. Lee statue is a focal point of the demonstrations, and it is now covered in graffiti.

Oct 04, 2017

Stonewall Jackson Monument Vandalized At Manassas Battlefield

The person or group of people poured “a large quantity of white paint” and spray painted “Dead!!” in gold.

Sep 28, 2017

Confederate Flag Posters At AU Linked To Bigoted Flyers Found In Ward 4

“I thought this looks eerily similar to these flyers just in style and tone.”

Aug 22, 2017

Photos: Crews Remove Confederate Memorial Outside Ellicott City Courthouse

“Given these feelings and the tragedy in Charlottesville, I felt compelled to remove this memorial from public property,” said Howard County executive Allan Kittleman.

Aug 17, 2017

This Tool Lets You Search For Confederate Memorials By Zip Code

Quartz put it together using 2015 data from the Southern Poverty Law Center, which found more than 1,500 sites in public spaces.

Aug 15, 2017

Mayor, D.C. Councilmembers Want Statue Of Confederate General On Federal Land Removed

More than half the city’s legislators have requested that NPS take down a memorial to Albert Pike that stands in Judiciary Square.

Jul 31, 2017

Fairfax School That Honors Confederate General Will Be Renamed

After two years of debate, J.E.B. Stuart High School will be rechristened.

 
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