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Weird, Controversial, and Fake Historical Markers (Part 2)

This Day (An America 250 History Show)

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The Politics of Historical Markers

This chapter explores how language and narrative shape our understanding of historical markers, particularly regarding the Civil War and race. It highlights the consequences of these markers in promoting specific ideologies, the violence surrounding them, and the societal implications of their existence and destruction.

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