Statue Bailed on Juneteenth: Pike’s Worst Selfie Ever
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In a dramatic Juneteenth plot twist, the only statue of Confederate general Albert Pike in Washington, D.C., was vandalized and taken down—because nothing says freedom day like dethroning 'a Confederate general and Freemason leader.' As the article states, it 'is the only statue of a Confederate general in Washington, D.C.,' proving that sometimes singularity is less of an honor and more of a liability.
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Source: Feeds | Published: 8/5/2025 | Author: Jennifer Vanasco
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