Virginia’s Confederate statue of Robert E. Lee has been melted down.Â
The historic Robert E. Lee confederate monument in Richmond, Virginia is finally coming down after Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans for its removal back in June 2020. The Virginia State Supreme Court gave the city permission to start the multi-day process, which should be completed before the end of the week.
Clips and photos of monuments being destroyed.
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