Maps Show Plans For Confederate Memorial's Return To Arlington
Summary
The U.S. Army plans to reinstall a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in 2027, nearly three years after it was removed following a congressional order. The bronze sculpture will be restored and placed on its original granite base with added historical information for visitors.Key Facts
- The Confederate memorial was removed from Arlington National Cemetery in December 2023 following a law requiring removal of Confederate monuments from military sites.
- The bronze sculpture remains will be returned to Section 16 of the cemetery, where many Confederate soldiers are buried.
- The memorial’s granite base stayed in place during removal, and the Army will not rebuild the entire monument from scratch.
- The restoration plans were presented to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which advises on federal designs in Washington, D.C.
- The memorial was originally installed in 1914, created by Moses Jacob Ezekiel, a Confederate veteran and sculptor.
- The figure represents the South and includes images of enslaved Black people, which has led to criticism about romanticizing the Confederacy.
- The decision to reinstall the memorial follows a policy shift under President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The Army will add interpretive materials to explain the memorial’s historical context for visitors.
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