Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols, Amanda Jackson Green
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Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

Author: Amanda Jackson Green

Series: The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books)

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 0 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Findaway

Published: 08/01/2021

Genre: Children & Young Adults Nonfiction - Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism

Synopsis

Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part of the nation’s history that should be preserved, others see them as icons of white supremacy that should be removed from public spaces. In some cases, communities are forcibly removing them in protest. Discover the history of these controversial monuments from their creation to removal and learn about the ongoing debate regarding their place in modern society.

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