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Tearing Down Confederate Monuments or Erasing American History?

by Diane Rufino, February 15, 2023 The Confederate “Reconciliation Memorial” in Arlington National Cemetery, which is a magnificent sculpture honoring the Confederate dead, has stood peacefully and respectfully in its current location for 109 years. Yet patriotic and historically-minded members … Continue reading

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Rethinking the Southern Secession Movement of 1861

            by Diane Rufino, July 23, 2017 The question is: Was the Civil War fought over the issue of Slavery?  I won’t deny that slavery was an issue that inflamed the passions of both sections … Continue reading

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Those Who Are Tearing Down Confederate Monument Are Forcing Selective Amnesia on Americans

                    by Diane Rufino, July 27, 2017 In this era when Southern (Confederate) leaders, symbols, generals, buildings, etc are being erased from our memory and history, and vilified in our conversations … Continue reading

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