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Across the South, Confederate statues take their final stand

This statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee stood in New Orleans for more than 130 years before it was removed. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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This statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee stood in New Orleans for more than 130 years before it was removed. Photo: Jennifer Brett
By Jennifer Brett
Jan 10, 2016
The "Silent Sam" statue on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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