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Confederate General Albert Pike Statue to Be Reinstalled in Washington D.C.
The National Park Service has announced plans to reinstall the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington D.C., a monument that has sparked controversy for decades. The bronze statue, originally dedicated in 1901, was torn down by demonstrators during nationwide protests in June 2020 and set ablaze in a moment that became symbolic of the larger debate surrounding Confederate monuments across the United States. Following its removal, the statue was placed under federal custody whi
Confederate General Albert Pike Statue to Be Reinstalled in Washington D.C.
The National Park Service has announced plans to reinstall the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington D.C., a monument that has sparked controversy for decades. The bronze statue, originally dedicated in 1901, was torn down by demonstrators during nationwide protests in June 2020 and set ablaze in a moment that became symbolic of the larger debate surrounding Confederate monuments across the United States. Following its removal, the statue was placed under federal custody whi









