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August 28, 2026
Virginia Removes Three Confederate Memorials from Capitol Square
- The Virginia legislature ordered the removal of the statues during its 2026 session.
- Statues of Generals Jackson and Smith, and Dr. McGuire were displayed for over a century.
- The monuments will be relocated to battlefield sites in the Shenandoah Valley.
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- Three remaining Confederate statues removed from Virginia’s CapitolAug 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM · Washington Post
- Virginia removes Confederate memorials from Richmond's Capitol SquareAug 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM · AP