Summary
The National Park Service has reinstalled a statue of Brigadier General Albert Pike in Washington, D.C. The statue was put back after being torn down during protests in June 2020, following an order by President Trump to restore historical monuments.
Key Facts
- The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general, was reinstalled in Washington, D.C.
- It was originally taken down and set on fire during protests on Juneteenth 2020.
- The statue's reinstallation is part of President Donald Trump's executive order to restore historical monuments.
- The National Park Service restored the statue, citing responsibilities under historic-preservation law.
- Albert Pike was also notable for his role in Freemasonry and his legal and literary work.
- The monument was authorized by Congress in 1898 and dedicated in 1901.
- In his military role, Pike was involved in the Confederate command but resigned after less than two years.
- President Trump has also acted to restore Confederate generals' names at military bases.
