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Army Removes Slavery Criticism From Arlington Memorial Sign

9/8/2026

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President Donald Trump’s administration removed criticism of slavery and Confederacy from an Arlington National Cemetery memorial sign and website.
Congress ordered Confederate symbols removed from U.S. military property, leading to the statue’s removal in 2023.
A new marker states the Army expects to reinstall the sculpture at the site in 2027 after refurbishment.
Historian Stephen West said he was disturbed by erasing slavery criticism and plans to restore the statue.

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President Donald Trump’s administration removed criticism of slavery and Confederacy from an Arlington National Cemetery memorial sign and website.
Congress ordered Confederate symbols removed from U.S. military property, leading to the statue’s removal in 2023.
A new marker states the Army expects to reinstall the sculpture at the site in 2027 after refurbishment.
Historian Stephen West said he was disturbed by erasing slavery criticism and plans to restore the statue.