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Crews begin removing Confederate statues from Virginia's Capitol Square
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The statues being removed depict notable Confederate figures, including General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and former Governor William "Extra Billy" Smith. The statues also include one of Confederate Army surgeon Dr.
Crews have started taking down Confederate statues from a public space. The statues being removed depict notable Confederate figures, including General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and former Governor William "Extra Billy" Smith. A state senator introduced legislation to remove these statues earlier this year.
The removal process began on a Friday morning. The statues also include one of Confederate Army surgeon Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire.
Further details about the removal and the legislation behind it are available, including a proposal from Sen. Adam Ebbin to remove the statues from the public space.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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