Animals of all kinds were part of the Civil War and very valuable in their working roles and on the battlefield. Horses, mules, donkeys, and even camels accompanied the troops during campaigns. In modern warfare, dogs are often seen on duty, helping their human comrades in and around the battlefield. It was not uncommon for […]
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The flag being disrespected is a huge problem for many. It offends them. It sparks debate as well because some feel it’s wrong but others feel it is freedom of expression so the two sides argue when it occurs. Disrespect of the flag can take many forms from burning it to not raising it properly. ‘No
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A white Georgia Republican state representative, Spencer, warned that advocates for removing the Confederate statues may “go missing in the Okefenokee.” This led to Spencer and Jones, a black former colleague of his, working together on legislation that would convert the largest Confederate memorial in the country, Georgia’s Stone Mountain, into a Civil War memorial.
Confederate flags on clothing have sparked debate before and this sweater is doing it again. Some think this flag should not be worn in schools because it stands for racism. Others think it should be allowed because of freedom of expression and that it does not necessarily mean the wearer is racist. Confederate flag sweater stirs
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Jemele Hill, an ESPN anchor, ripped NASCAR on Sunday in a TWEET for welcoming the Confederate flag at their events. On the other hand, some team owners have stated that they would fire employees who chose to protest during the national anthem. Hill’s Tweet read, “But that Confederate flag is welcome anytime at NASCAR races
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There is a reason for this recent surge in people getting mad about monuments and things like that. The answer is Donald Trump. The Confederate flag is seen as a racist symbol now and Christopher Columbus is seen as someone that did bad things. The election of Donald Trump made the country a lot more
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Confederate Flags that were displayed at Pa. county fair have been met with a lot of hostility. There has been a lot of tension over the flag recently. A lot of people want the Confederate flag to be obliterated from the public space. A lot of people are fine with people flying whatever flag they
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In an attempt to make clear their stance on kneeling during the national anthem, NASCAR owners have spoken out. In an open statement directed towards NASCAR drivers (particularly those participating in an upcoming race, the owners send a clear message that kneeling will not be tolerated. Some have speculated underlying racism, pointing out the many
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Some people might want to know where the anthem issue is going to go from here. There has been a lot of protests going around and the sports word is affected by it too. Many played have chosen to protest the national anthem. The President has issued a statement that is against all of the
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People want to get rid of Confederate monuments because of what they represent to some people. They are symbols of hate and slavery to many people. This issue is polarizing and there are two sides that do not want to budge on it. This is reminiscent of the Civil War, where both sides felt justified. Key
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