Statues
San Francisco School Board Dances Atop Lincoln's Grave
We might want to reflect on what this country will look like once all the "bad" names, statues, paintings and whatever else have been purged to make history as clean as a whistle—and as factually clear as mud.
We were Silent When the Woke Mob Came out this Summer. Not Next Time
Last summer, most Americans stayed home and watched while protesters took over the streets of our cities. We were silent. And our silence was mistaken for consent. Our country and our cities are worse off for it.
Trump Reveals Who He Wants Statues to Honor in National Garden
What do Kobe Bryant, Bob Hope and Thomas Jefferson have in common? They are among the more than 200 names President Donald Trump has recommended to be honored in a yet-to-be created National Garden of American Heroes.
GOP Sen-Elect Blasted for Claim Robert E. Lee Loved US More Than Squad Does
"Robert E. Lee was a traitor whose actions murdered American troops. Why are you so clueless about America and our history?" replied one irate student of history.
Understanding the Iwo Jima Memorial's Power and Whether to Topple Monuments
On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, can understanding differing perspectives on the American flag at the Iwo Jima memorial help us understand the legacy of other statues—and whether they should still stand?
At Least 7 Christopher Columbus Statues Have Been Destroyed in 2020
Demonstrators targeted statues they saw as symbolizing the parts of American history most closely associated with racism and white supremacy.
Trump Says Confederate General Robert E. Lee 'Would Have Won"
"They're ripping down our history," President Donald Trump said of U.S. protesters. "That's where these guys begin. They take away your history."
Head Breaks from Toppled Statue of Canada's First Prime Minister
Several politicians admonished social-justice protesters on Saturday for tearing down the statue in Montreal's Place du Canada.
Virginia City Votes to Permanently Relocate Confederate Monuments
Richmond, Virginia will "offer the monument or memorial for relocation and placement to any museum, historical society, government, or military battlefield" for a period of 30 days.
Golden Trump 'Statue' Shows BLM Protester Detained in Unmarked Fed Vehicle
The Trump Statue Initiative has installed three similar statues in Washington D.C. as a way to encourage voting and conversations around Trump's legacy.
Richmond Mayor Assigned Bodyguards After Seeking Confederate Statue Removal
Mayor Levar Stoney faced "serious, credible" threats, police said, which has prompted the assignment of a security detail.
The One Statue in Seattle That Is Not at Risk
Though this statue in Seattle immortalizes a man linked to the deaths of millions, it hasn't seen ropes or hammers this year.
The American Left Needs a History Lesson
There is no excuse for the historical ignorance of today's vandals and statue-topplers.
Jesus Christ Statue Toppled and Beheaded in Florida Church
As part of a wave of statue vandalism, one Miami church found a effigy of Jesus torn from its base with its head cut off, police are investigating.
Calif. Council Votes to Remove Statue of Priest Canonized by Pope Francis
The Ventura City Council cast a 6-0 vote during its meeting Wednesday night to remove a statue of Father Junipero Serra from outside its city hall and relocate it to the Mission San Buenaventura.
Black Lives Matter Protester Statue Removed Within a Day of Being Erected
The statue of Jen Reid was placed on the Colston plinth yesterday but has now been removed by Bristol council.
National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump's proposed "National Garden of American Heroes" is a terrific idea.
President Trump, History Teacher and Statue Builder
The president is emerging as the defender of the American regime and way of life.
Giant Confederate Flag Raised in North Carolina
A member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans said: "Take down our statues, and we're going to put up a flag somewhere along the major interstates in North Carolina."
Ohio City Offers to Accept Removed Statues, Including Columbus
Ohio's Newton Falls declared itself a "Statuary Sanctuary City" in a written proclamation letter issued on Saturday.
Protestors Sink Christopher Columbus Statue in Baltimore Harbor
"Hey, hey, ho ho, this racist guy has got to go!" the crowd chanted as a number of protesters used ropes and chains to pull down the monument in the Little Italy neighborhood.
Trump and South Dakota Governor Rally Behind Statues at Mt. Rushmore Event
The president announced he would be signing an executive order creating a new national garden for historical statues.
Jeffrey Epstein Statue Erected at Albuquerque City Hall by Art Collective
The mysterious art collective erected the statue early Wednesday morning and included a plaque listing out court cases against the billionaire.
Biden Says We Should 'Protect' Columbus, Washington and Jefferson Statues
The former vice president said there is a "distinction" to be made between George Washington, who did own slaves, and Confederate leaders.
One Arrested, Three At Large After Being Charged for Jackson Statue Attack
Four men have been charged with destruction of federal property over a failed effort to topple a statue of President Andrew Jackson during a protest on June 22.
Native Americans Angered By Trump's July 3 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Event
One tribe member said the monument in South Dakota was a symbol of "white supremacy" and racism in society today.
Trump Protects Confederate Statues, Vows 'Long Prison Terms' for Vandals
President Donald Trump issued an executive order prescribing prison sentences of up to 10 years for vandals who target statues, including those paying tribute to the Confederacy.
Trump Orders U.S. Marshals to Protect Statues From 'Gangs of Wise Guys'
The president accused protesters of "indiscriminately ripping down" statues nationwide on social media last night.
Protesters Tear Down Statue of Anti-Slavery Union Civil War Soldier
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said authorities were able to retrieve the statue by Wednesday morning.
Is Mount Rushmore Next? South Dakota Governor Says 'Not on My Watch'
The faces of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are carved on the mountain in the Black Hills region.