Is removing statues Erasing history?

Is removing statues Erasing history?

So the question of history being lost, if statues or monuments are taken down, is a resounding yes. In fact, once a statue or monument is removed, it is hard to bring it back. A good example is the loss of history in Syria of the ancient city of Palmyra which was destroyed by Islamic State.

How many Confederate monuments have been removed?

A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is removed from its pedestal on Monument Avenue on September 8, 2021, in Richmond, Virginia. (CNN) After 73 Confederate monuments were removed or renamed in 2021, there are now 723 left in the US, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Why historical statues should not be taken down?

Taking them down is to censor, whitewash, and potentially forget that history. Removing statues is a slippery slope that could lead to the brash removal of monuments to any slightly problematic person. The statues do not cause racism and could be used to fight racism if put into historical context.

Why Confederate statues should not be removed?

Advocates for preservation laws contend that Confederate monuments should not be removed because they express grief for fallen soldiers and honor the sacrifice of ancestors. If statues are dismantled, the country would lose an important educational tool about the Civil War and its effects, according to author Sophia A.

Did they take the Robert E. Lee statue down?

Robert E. Lee is removed from its pedestal Wednesday in Richmond, Va. On Wednesday, the state of Virginia removed the 12-ton statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee more than 130 years after it was installed in Richmond. Despite its massive size, it was lifted from its pedestal in one piece and is headed for storage.

Why was Cecil Rhodes statue removed?

But Oriel College said it would not seek to move the statue due to costs and “complex” planning processes. Campaigners say Rhodes, a 19th Century businessman and politician in southern Africa, represented white supremacy and was steeped in colonialism and racism.

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