Erasing History or Correcting the Record: The Battle Over Civil War Statues

Erasing History or Correcting the Record: The Battle Over Civil War Statues

Could the Civil War narrative you were taught in school be a carefully crafted tale, eclipsed by political agendas?

Prepare to have your historical understanding challenged as we tackle the raging debate over America's past and the contentious issue of Civil War monuments.

This episode doesn't shy away from controversy; it tears down the veil over a narrative that suggests the war was not solely about slavery, but also about states' rights and the power struggles of an expanding federal government.

Listen in as we dissect the implications of erasing figures like the reconciliation statue in Arlington National Cemetery, and consider if this trend could threaten the very foundation of our nation’s history.