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NC Capitol Gets New Historical Monuments | Raleigh News
North Carolina is set to unveil two new monuments on its Capitol grounds — a statue of Billy Graham and a Revolutionary War tribute — marking the first additions since Confederate statues were removed in 2020. Funded through the state budget and managed by the Legislative Services Office, these projects aim to reshape public history education while restoring the Capitol’s aging infrastructure. Officials hope the statues will inspire schoolchildren and visitors to engage with the state’s evolving heritage, sparking renewed debate about how history is honored in public spaces. Listen in…
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