New Orleans Removes Last Vestige Of Confederacy By Pulling Down Statue Of Robert E. Lee
The atmosphere Friday was almost festive as dozens of people, some with lawn chairs, came out to see what many called history in the making.
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The atmosphere Friday was almost festive as dozens of people, some with lawn chairs, came out to see what many called history in the making.
California lawmakers have advanced a bill to ban schools, parks and public property from being named after elected leaders or senior military officers of the Confederacy.
"It's like we're glorifying someone who wanted to keep your grandparents in bondage," said one parent.
A rare piece of American history has set off a bidding war online.
