Controversial Confederate Memorial to be Dismantled at Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, which offers a sanitized and mythologized vision of the Confederacy, is set to be dismantled by the end of the week in response to legislation passed by Congress. The monument, erected in 1914, has faced criticism for promoting the "Lost Cause" myth and denying the horrors of slavery. Bronze pieces of the memorial will be removed, while the granite base will be left in place to avoid disturbing surrounding graves. The removal has sparked controversy, with some Republican leaders opposing the decision and calling for it to be halted.