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Richmond Removes Confederate Statues | Virginia Beach News
Richmond’s Capitol Square just saw another chapter in its reckoning with Confederate symbols—three century-old statues of Stonewall Jackson, “Extra Billy” Smith, and Dr. McGuire came down this past Friday, following a 2026 state law that’s been building momentum since 2018. Advocates say it’s not about erasing history, but reshaping public memory by choosing who deserves a place on our pedestals. And instead of being discarded, these monuments are being preserved and relocated to battlefield sites in the Shenandoah Valley, ensuring their story continues—but in a new, more reflective context…
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