A Confederate statue toppled in Washington, D.C., in 2020 has been reinstalled
Summary
A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike that was pulled down in Washington, D.C., during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests has been reinstalled. The National Park Service restored the statue as part of historic-preservation efforts, despite opposition from local officials.Key Facts
- The statue commemorates Confederate general Albert Pike.
- It was originally erected in Washington, D.C., in 1901.
- The statue was toppled and set on fire in June 2020 during Black Lives Matter protests.
- The National Park Service restored and reinstalled the statue in Judiciary Square.
- The statue's base plaque highlights Pike's roles, including author and scholar, but not his military history.
- D.C. Council members have called for the statue's removal since 1992.
- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill to remove the statue permanently.
- Norton argues the statue should be placed in a museum, not displayed in the city.
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