
A Confederate General, an Enslaved Man, and a 20-Foot Painting: The Disturbing Return of Robert E. Lee’s Portrait at West Point and What It Says About America’s Ongoing Battle Over History
In August 2025, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point reinstated a 20-foot portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in its library. This decision has reignited a national debate …
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