Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

Amanda Jackson Green

ISBN 10: 1728429609 / ISBN 13: 9781728429601

Published by Lerner Publishing Group, 2021

About this Item

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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1728429609
• ISBN 13: 9781728429601
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Very Good

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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.

About the Author

Amanda Jackson Green is a storyteller, editor, and communications professional. Her lifelong love of writing began in third grade, when she wrote her first book about celebrating the differences in her mixed-race family. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two sweet pups.