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In March, The Times-Dispatch launched its “From the Archives” series which takes a look at major historical events that shaped the city. Often, while researching, it is easy to stumble upon some smaller, more obscure clips that offer an insight into the things that are so uniquely Richmond.
West Point military academy has begun the process of removing Confederate imagery from the school. It started by removing a prominent painting and a bust of Robert E. Lee.
The engraving at the storied military academy - situated in Upstate New York - is part of massive mural depicting multiple elements of US history, on one of its oldest campus buildings.
The West Point military academy defended the Ku Klux Klan plaque, saying it was part of a much larger, bronze mural that depicted both the tragedies and triumphs in American history.
Continuing with the theme of history following last week’s article on the Sam Davis statue, we will more closely examine the role of the Lost Cause Movement and its effect