Controversial Confederate Memorial to be Removed from Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is scheduled to be removed this week, following a Department of Defense directive to remove Confederate symbols from US military facilities. The bronze elements of the statue will be relocated, while the granite base and foundation will remain to avoid disturbing surrounding graves. The decision has faced opposition, with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expressing disappointment and proposing to relocate the statue to the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. This comes after West Point removed several Robert E. Lee items last year.