Pelosi Calls For Removal Of 11 Confederate Statues At U.S. Capitol

The video discusses the presence of Confederate statues at the US Capitol, highlighting their representation of hate and oppression. Speaker Pelosi argues that these monuments contradict American ideals. Since the Civil War, numerous public symbols of the Confederacy have been established. In response to the George Floyd protests, many cities have begun removing these symbols. The US Navy and Marines have banned Confederate symbols, while President Trump opposes renaming military bases named after Confederate leaders, citing historical preservation.

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