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$10M Confederate Monument Comeback

The U.S. Army has announced a $10 million, two-year project to restore a Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery—one that was removed in 2023 after being deemed “problematic from top to bottom.” Under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s direction, the bronze statue—created in 1914 by Confe

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A book titled 'All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep' by Andre Henry, with the subtitle 'Hope—and Hard Pills to Swallow—About Fighting for Black Lives,' is displayed on a patterned surface. Handwritten annotations point to the book, including 'losing friends,' 'unlearning,' and 'activism.' An overlay reads 'This is one I could not put down!' and shows a Goodreads Rating of '5' with a star.

This is one I couldn't put down!

Book Review Book name: All The White Friends I Couldn't Keep Author: Andre Henry Genre: nonfiction My rating: 5/5 My review: the author, Andre Henry, immerses you in these experiences with the honesty of his emotions. you feel his frustration, his shock, his anger. his pain. growing up nea

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Confederate Monument (Franklin, Tennessee) #Alpha7CII #VILTROX #Alpha #sonyphotography

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A stone Confederate monument from 1896 in Goodman Cemetery, with two flags at its base, awaiting preservation. The monument honors Confederate soldiers and stands among other headstones in a grassy field.

A close-up of the 1896 Confederate monument in Goodman, Mississippi, showing the inscription and its damaged base. It was erected by the Ladies Memorial Association.

The base of a tree in Goodman Cemetery, marking the location of buried flat marble headstones for unknown Confederate soldiers, as described in the article.

SAVING SOUTHERN HISTORY

Yall, I'm so excited to announce that the meeting went extremely well yesterday. Every idea that was put out there was approved. In the coming weeks, the process will begin on building a base that will hold this monument upright for the next few generations! Then, it will be our grandchildren w

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The Hidden Black Origins of Memorial Day

Long before Memorial Day became a national holiday, newly freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina took part in one of the earliest known acts of Civil War remembrance in 1865. At a former Confederate prison site, Union soldiers who had died in captivity were reburied with care and re

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An American flag with stars and stripes is displayed flat against a light-colored wall.

A bed features a dark blue comforter with a vehicle pattern, a gold headboard, and a pillow with a horse design. Part of an American flag is visible in the top left.

Western room must haves!!!🃏♠️

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A collection of cherry and chia milk scented products, including exfoliating body polish, body wash, and soap bars.

Two bottles of hair care products, a shampoo and a conditioner, both labeled "heavenly hydration + cherry blossom".

🍒💋Smell like Cherries 💋🍒

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A close-up of the dark metal plaque embedded in the stone arch monument, clearly displaying the words 'SPANGLER'S SPRING'.

Spangler Spring

On the Gettysburg battlefield near the base of Culp’s Hill is a small stone arch monument for the Famous Spangler’s Spring. During the battle, this area changed hands between both Union and Confederate forces, and at times the spring was between the opposing lines. One of the plaques on the monum

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Honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of Confederate soldier George Washington Dulin. George enlisted in the Confederate Army on March 26, 1861, at Canton, Mississippi, as a private in (old) company I (Madison Rifles) 10th Mississippi Infantry. George enlisted for one year, spending that

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A close-up of William Tyler Wortham's weathered tombstone, showing his name, birth and death dates (Nov. 8, 1841 - Feb. 26, 1920), and "PAPA" inscription. The stone is set in green grass.

Honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of Confederate soldier William Tyler Wortham. William enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 26, 1862, at Pittsboro, Mississippi, as a private in company F 2nd Mississippi Partisan Rangers (Ballentine's Cavalry). At this time William was just s

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General Lee's Gauntlets, c. 1861 This pair of doeskin riding gauntlets belonged to Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Although often described as "imposing," Lee stood 5' 11" tall and barely weighed 170 Ibs. He had a large upper torso which contrasted with his narrow hips, sl

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Happy Confederate Surrender Day racists & bigots.

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A man stands before a Confederate Soldiers monument in Hanover, Virginia, with a plaque dedicated to "HER CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS AND TO HER NOBLE WOMEN WHO LOVED THEM 1861-65."

A stone plaque embedded in a brick pathway, inscribed with "CONSTITUTION WALK" and the dates "1787 - 1987."

Historical site in Hanover County, Virginia

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American Civil War: In Virginia, Confederate forces temporarily capture Fort Stedman from the Union... #uscivilwar #americancivilwar #todayinhistory #history #ushistory

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Confederate and Union soldiers shaking hands at a Battle of Gettysburg reunion,

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Confederate Citizen

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Honoring the service and sacrifice of Confederate soldier Benjamin B. Lindsey. Benjamin enlisted in the Confederate Army on November 27, 1861, at Webster, Mississippi, as 1st lieutenant of a company known as the Winston Brother's Company, 1st (Patton's) Mississippi Infantry (Army of 10,0

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Honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of Confederate soldier Alfred Jones. Alfred enlisted in the Confederate Army on March 8, 1862 at Carrollton, Mississippi as a private in company K (Carroll Rifles) 11th Mississippi Infantry. Records show that Alfred was a "good soldier" and f

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Honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of Confederate soldier Thomas Glidwell "Glid" Harthcock. Thomas enlisted in the Confederate Army on March 15, 1862, at Lexington, Mississippi, as a private in company K (Dixie R¡fles) 29th Mississippi Infantry. Records show, Thomas became il

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A white tombstone for Vaiden H. Hughes and Eliza Jane Flowers Hughes stands within a rusty metal fence. A small Confederate flag is attached to the fence. The inscription includes their birth and death dates, with "ASLEEP IN JESUS" at the bottom.

A wider view of the white tombstone for Vaiden H. Hughes and Eliza Jane Flowers Hughes, enclosed by a rusty metal fence in a grassy field. A small Confederate flag is visible near the fence, with trees in the background.

Honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of Confederate soldier Vaiden Hamilton Hughes. Vaiden enlisted in the Confederate Army in April of 1864, joining company K (Carroll R¡fles) 11th Mississippi Infantry. Vaiden didn't have to wait long at all to be introduced to exactly what war was

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A portrait painting of Sarah Josepha Hale, a woman with dark curly hair and fair skin, wearing a light-colored dress against a dark background. Text overlaid describes her as the author of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and the person who campaigned for 17 years to make Thanksgiving a national holiday, eventually succeeding with Lincoln during the Civil War.

She wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb," then spent 17 years writing thousands of letters begging presidents to make Thanksgiving a holiday. Five presidents ignored her. Then Lincoln said yes—to unite a nation during the Civil War. Sarah Josepha Hale was born in 1788 in New Hampshire. She was e

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A colorful illustration portrays a fierce US Civil War battle with soldiers fighting, some fallen, and smoke from gunfire, set against a backdrop of trees and earthworks.

February 16, 1862

US Civil War: Fort Donelson is captured by General Ulysses S. Grant following the surrender of around 12,000 Confederate soldiers... #uscivilwar #todayinhistory #ushistory #history

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