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West Point to remove Robert E. Lee portrait, bust | The Hill
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West Point to remove Robert E. Lee portrait, bust

West Point over its holiday break will remove a portrait of Robert E. Lee in Confederate uniform as well as a bust of the general from prominent spots on campus, carrying out directives that were included in a defense authorization bill for 2021. Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland announced these steps and more in a…

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