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The family of Nicholas Sandmann, 16, is suing <em>The Washington Post,</em> accusing the newspaper of targeting the Covington Catholic High School student for political purposes. Sandmann is seen here along with Native American activist Nathan Phillips o

Covington Catholic Teen Nick Sandmann Sues 'Washington Post' For $250 Million

Feb 20, 2019
His family says the newspaper targeted the student and defamed him for political purposes after the release of a video that appeared to show a standoff between him and a Native American activist.
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Covington Catholic (Ky.) High School student Nick Sandmann, seen here standing before Native American activist Nathan Phillips at the Lincoln Memorial, says he has received death threats after video of their encounter went viral.

Differing Narratives After Standoff Between Native American Man, High School Student

Jan 21, 2019
The interaction between the man and the teen caused an outcry. But a more complicated picture has emerged of the day when several groups of protesters converged at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
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City workers drape a tarp over the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Emancipation park in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 23.

What, Really, Is A Monument?

Sep 24, 2017
Monuments play a different cultural role than do other kinds of artworks: To let a monument stand, or to take it down, is to take a political stand on its subject matter, says blogger Alva Noë.
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Ducks paddle in the Lincoln Memorial Reflection Pool in better days.

Park Service To Drain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After 80 Ducks Die

Jun 09, 2017
The deaths were caused by a parasite that can also lead to swimmer's itch in humans. Risk to people is "extremely low" because you'd need to swim in the pool, which isn't allowed — but has been done.
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Politics
The Trump family stands in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Trump At Lincoln Memorial Concert: 'You're Not Forgotten Anymore'

Jan 19, 2017
"This journey began 18 months ago," Trump said after the concert. "I had something to do with it, but you had much more to do with it than I did. I'm the messenger. I'm just the messenger."
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After the speech, the whole class sings three Civil-Rights-inspired songs together, including "We Shall Overcome."

Fifth Graders Revisit King's 'Dream' Speech At The Lincoln Memorial

Jan 18, 2016
Students from Watkins Elementary School in Washington, D.C., gathered to honor the civil rights leader.
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