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Confederate Memorial Reinstated at Arlington National Cemetery

9/1/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the reinstatement of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
The statue, created by Moses Ezekiel, was removed in 2023 to combat Confederate glorification.
Hegseth's decision reflects the Trump administration's efforts to restore Confederate commemorations, including Robert E. Lee's portrait at West Point.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the reinstatement of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
The statue, created by Moses Ezekiel, was removed in 2023 to combat Confederate glorification.
Hegseth's decision reflects the Trump administration's efforts to restore Confederate commemorations, including Robert E. Lee's portrait at West Point.