There was a topped Confederate Monument called Silent Sam that has caused a lot of noise lately. There have been a lot of meetings on the UNC campus. The meeting is meant to come up with a resolution as to where the monument should be placed. Confederate monuments have been the subject of a lot […]
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In Atlanta, Georgia, the changing of the name of Confederate Avenue to United Avenue has been approved. The only issues expected are the bothersome change of address for the residents of the newly named street. This is a far cry from other areas, that have had extreme turmoil over the eradication of southern pride, and
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Major John Harman (above) was described as a “man of strong convictions and uncompromising in his beliefs, caring little for the opinion of others.” A good summary, but I would add he was short-tempered and his language turned the air blue. Harman had been many things before the Civil War: butcher, farmer, and stage line operator
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It happened just south of Nashville, right in the middle of Tennessee. The Rebels called it the Second Battle of Murfreesboro. The Federals called it the Battle of Stones River. (The Union Army frequently named battles after rivers and creeks that played a role in the fighting. Confederates generally used the names of nearby towns or
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There are a lot of people that would like to tear down the Confederate statues because they want to create disorder and they have hatred towards it that gets attention. A lot of people are out to destroy them, but if they understood history and how much these statues are cherished, they would likely change
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Confederate monuments lately and there have been a lot of vandalism in the country. Each monument has different meaning and they all need to be held in high regard because they are very complex and difficult things to create. The history of every country is not good.
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Silent Sam still stands as a proud Confederate monument at the University of North Carolina. He’s been standing a long time as a symbol of that era. But Sam may be in danger. Will popular discontent cause Sam to be removed? You can find out, and even express your vote if you wish. Poll: Overwhelming disapproval
Poll: Overwhelming disapproval for toppling of Silent Sam Read More »
The writer of the article suggests that he has a right to defend, and support his Confederate heritage. Regardless of public viewpoints. With the argument being that his ancestors died for what they believed in, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, it is flawed thinking. The biggest reason the confederates went to war
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Removing statues and monuments that have long history is insulting for some people. The statues and monuments have meaning and historical value. The author was discussing about all the removals of several monuments in his hometown of Durham. He is saying that there are monuments across the world that may be offensive to some, but
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A minority group at a university is seeking to rewrite the past regarding racism and discrimination. They are placing most of the blame on one main political party. However, we must take a look at all the facts from the past that surrounded each situation before placing blame. Many times things aren’t what they seem. Key
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