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Veterans Demand Road Name Reversal | Charleston News
A controversial renaming of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in Sumner County to the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway has sparked outrage among veterans, who say it dishonors the original purpose of honoring the 25 fallen soldiers from the area. Veterans argue the tribute to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot last fall, undermines the road’s legacy and demands the memorial be moved to a more appropriate location. While the lawmaker behind the change insists it’s a tribute to freedom of speech and doesn’t alter the road’s official name, veterans remain firm — they want the highway back…
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