Pentagon Reinstalls Confederate General Portrait at West Point

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Pentagon Reinstalls Confederate General Portrait at West Point
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The Pentagon is restoring a portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at West Point, including a controversial painting with a slave in the background, after a law mandated its removal in 2020. This move reflects ongoing debates over honoring Confederate figures and preserving historical artifacts, with some officials emphasizing respect for history while others see it as a contentious act.

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