Charlottesville Mayor seeks session to decide Confederate statues
Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer called for a special Virginia Legislature session to let localities determine the fate of Confederate monuments, including the Lee statue centerpiece of last week's deadly rally. He urged banning open or concealed weapons at public events as protests continue.
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Maryland removes Taney statue from State House grounds
Workers dismantled the 145 year old statue of Supreme Court justice Roger Taney at the Maryland State House in Annapolis after midnight amid protests tied to Charlottesville violence. Gov. Larry Hogan defended keeping some history while the State House Trust voted to remove the memorial.
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Six Flags Over Texas drops five flags in policy change
Arlington park ends display of Spain France Mexico Republic of Texas and Confederacy flags leaving only the United States flag. Spokeswoman Sharon Parker cites unity as reason and notes similar changes at Fiesta Texas and Over Georgia. Family founders react with mixed views.
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Fear of violence cancels Civil War re enactment
A Civil War re enactment in Manassas Virginia scheduled to begin August 25 was canceled after re enactors cited safety worries amid nationwide tensions over Confederate monuments and racial issues. Organizers noted the event marked the 150th anniversary of the war and featured lectures and tent life tied to both Union and Confederate histories.
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