The Battle of Lee Park: Lines drawn over General Lee


Unity in the community wasn’t quite achieved at Lee Park when some city leaders called for the removal of the statue of General Robert E. Lee. Supporters of removing the statue as well as ones carrying the battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia attended the press conference March 22.
Photo Ézé Amos

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