A statue of General Robert E. Lee was recently torn down in New Orleans why?
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The statue of General Robert E. Lee was torn down in New Orleans because it was seen as a symbol of white supremacy and racism. Many people believe that Confederate monuments like the statue of Lee glorify a dark period in American history and perpetuate the ideals of the Confederacy, which fought to preserve slavery during the Civil War. The decision to remove the statue was made as part of a broader movement to confront and address systemic racism in the United States.
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