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Confederate Statues Were Built To Further A ‘White Supremacist Future’

Many Americans assume the numerous monuments to Confederate soldiers were erected to honor those who fell in the Civil War. This article shows that the monuments were actually used as an intimidation tactic based on the time and location of their placement.

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