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Trump praises Confederate generals, sparks political firestorm
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after expressing admiration for Confederate military leaders during Washington visit, drawing criticism from political opponents and historians alike.
GOP Lawmaker Compares Rosa Parks to Confederate Leader
A Tennessee Republican faces backlash after equating civil rights icon Rosa Parks with Confederate president Jefferson Davis in a controversial social media post during Black History Month.
Vandals destroy wooden soldier memorial in Staffordshire
Emotional veterans watch as hand-carved tribute to fallen heroes is smashed to pieces in shocking overnight attack on Staffordshire memorial.
Charlie Kirk sparks outrage over civil rights memorial comments
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited fresh controversy by urging Republicans to remove memorials to civil rights leaders, calling them 'divisive' in a move that's deepening America's cultural divisions.
LA votes to remove Confederate monuments from public spaces
Los Angeles takes decisive action to remove Confederate memorials from public spaces, sparking debate about historical memory and racial justice in America's second-largest city.
South Carolina votes to remove Confederate flag
In a historic move, South Carolina's House of Representatives has approved legislation to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds, following emotional debates and national scrutiny.
Civil War Statues Removed in North Carolina Overnight
Three Confederate monuments mysteriously disappear from public view in Denton, North Carolina, sparking debate about historical preservation and modern values as local officials remain tight-lipped about the removal operation.
Dem AG candidate's teen arrest for monument vandalism revealed
Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces scrutiny after his 2005 arrest for spray-painting a Confederate monument emerges, raising questions about political transparency and racial justice advocacy.
West Point removes Confederate symbols after Pentagon order
The US Military Academy at West Point has dismantled multiple Confederate memorials, including a bronze triptych and a portrait of Robert E. Lee, following a Pentagon directive to purge such symbols from US defence facilities.
Last Confederate statue removed from North Carolina state grounds
In a historic move, North Carolina officials have removed the final Confederate-era statue from state grounds under cover of darkness, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's reckoning with its past.
Pentagon Removes Confederate General Robert E. Lee Portrait
The US Pentagon has taken down a portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, marking a significant step in distancing the US military from symbols of the slave-owning South.
West Point removes Robert E. Lee portrait in historic move
The prestigious US military academy West Point has permanently removed its portrait of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, marking a significant step in confronting America's complex historical legacy.
Lawsuit seeks to block removal of 'faithful slave' statue
A controversial Confederate monument honouring a 'faithful slave' faces legal action as a federal lawsuit seeks to block its removal in North Carolina.
US military spent millions on Confederate monuments
A shocking report reveals the US military's hefty spending on Confederate monuments, sparking fresh debates over historical symbols and taxpayer money.
Fox Host Defends Confederate Symbols at Pentagon
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces backlash after arguing that Confederate symbols should be restored at the Pentagon, reigniting debates over historical legacy and racism in the US.
Pete Hegseth criticised over Arlington Cemetery statue remarks
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces backlash after suggesting the removal of Confederate statues from Arlington National Cemetery, igniting a heated debate on historical memory.
Trump praises Confederate statue, sparks outrage
Former US President Donald Trump has ignited fresh debate after lauding a Confederate monument, drawing criticism from civil rights groups and political opponents.
Confederate statue reinstalled in Washington DC
The controversial statue of Confederate general Albert Pike has been reinstalled in Washington DC, two years after it was toppled by Black Lives Matter protesters. The decision has reignited debates over historical monuments and racial justice.
Confederate statue restored in DC amid protests
A Confederate monument honouring Albert Pike has been reinstalled in Washington DC, sparking fresh debates over historical memory and racial justice in America.
UK remembers victims of historical injustice
The UK honours those affected by past wrongs as new memorials and educational initiatives aim to confront uncomfortable historical truths.
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