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international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Tensions Escalate as North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles and Prepares for War

North Korea has reportedly demolished a significant arch in its capital symbolizing reconciliation with South Korea, following leader Kim Jong Un's dismissal of hopes for peaceful reunification with the South. Satellite images show the destruction of the Monument to the Three Charters for National Reunification, while South Korea's military reports that North Korea fired several cruise missiles into its western waters. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated as Kim accelerates weapons development and issues provocative threats, with concerns that North Korea may seek to increase its bargaining power in a U.S. election year.

via The Associated Press|

#international-relations #kim-jong-un #missile-tests

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Removal of Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery

Republican congressman Andrew Clyde and his colleagues are furious over the removal of the Confederate Memorial from Arlington National Cemetery, despite an independent commission's recommendation. The memorial, which has been criticized for its sanitized depictions of slavery, is set to be removed by January 1, 2024. Clyde argues that the monument represents reconciliation and national unity, while accusing President Joe Biden's administration of promoting division and destruction. The memorial will be carefully relocated, with the bronze elements being stored in a secure facility until a final decision is made.

via Newsweek|

#arlington-national-cemetery #confederate-memorial #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversial Confederate Memorial Faces Removal at Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is set to remove its Confederate Memorial, also known as the Reconciliation Monument, despite opposition from a group of congressional Republicans. The decision follows a nationwide movement to remove Confederate symbols from military institutions. The memorial will be taken down by December 22, with safety measures in place to protect the surrounding landscape, graves, and headstones. Virginia's Republican Governor, Glenn Youngkin, disagrees with the removal and plans to relocate the monument to a state park. An independent commission recommended the removal of the memorial, and a congressional mandate calls for the removal of all Confederate memorials by January 1, 2024. The memorial features controversial figures and has been defended by Republicans as a symbol of reconciliation and national unity.

via New York Post |

#arlington-national-cemetery #confederate-memorial #gop

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

GOP Urges DOD to Halt Confederate Statue Removal at Arlington National Cemetery

House Republicans, led by Rep. Andrew Clyde, are urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to halt the removal of a Confederate statue, known as the Reconciliation Monument, from Arlington National Cemetery. More than 40 GOP lawmakers argue that the monument's removal does not align with the original intent of Congress and could undermine the separation of powers. The statue, which has stood in the cemetery for over a century, has faced criticism for glorifying the Confederacy and perpetuating racist narratives. The push to rename and remove Confederate memorials gained momentum following protests against systemic racism in 2020. The DOD's Naming Commission has recommended the removal of the statue as part of efforts to rename military installations associated with the Confederacy.

via Business Insider|

#arlington-national-cemetery #confederate-statue #department-of-defense

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Removal of Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery

A group of GOP lawmakers, led by Rep. Andrew Clyde, is demanding that the Pentagon halt the removal of a Confederate memorial, known as the Reconciliation Monument, from Arlington National Cemetery. The monument was slated for removal by the Pentagon's Naming Commission, which is responsible for renaming and removing military installations named after the Confederacy. The lawmakers argue that the memorial symbolizes American unity after the Civil War and that its removal would desecrate the graves of Confederate soldiers buried there. They are calling for the process to be paused until Congress can agree on a funding deal, and have introduced an amendment to the defense spending bill to stop the statue's removal altogether. The Pentagon is currently facing a lawsuit over the statue's removal.

via Fox News|

#arlington-national-cemetery #confederate-memorial #gop-lawmakers