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Tillman statue debate in South Carolina stirs monument views
In Columbia the Tillman statue remains in place as lawmakers weigh changes under the Heritage Act. NAACP leaders urge a fuller history while some officials caution against altering monuments. Debate centers on what the memorial should tell about Tillman’s role in lynching, race and Southern history.
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