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Crews work to remove one of the country's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Wednesday in Richmond, Va.

With Robert E. Lee's Statue Gone, Virginia Reveals Some New Plans For Its Pedestal

Sep 08, 2021
A 133-year-old time capsule that was placed at the pedestal of the Confederate monument in Richmond, Va. in 1887 will be replaced by a new time capsule filled with modern-day artifacts.
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Protesters climb on the base of the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue on June 6, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia amid continued protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody. The statue is set to be taken down on Sept.

The FAA Has Temporarily Banned Drones Around The Robert E. Lee Statue In Richmond

Sep 07, 2021
The temporary ban will remain in place until the statue's removal on Wednesday. The FAA says it was putting the ban in place for "Special Security Reasons."
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Work crews remove the statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson on Wednesday in Richmond, Va. The city's mayor, Levar Stoney, has ordered the immediate removal of multiple Confederate statues in the city, saying he was using his emergency powers to sp

Richmond, Va., Mayor Orders Emergency Removal Of Confederate Statues

Jul 01, 2020
A crane and a cherry picker soon arrived on the city's Monument Avenue to remove the statue of Stonewall Jackson before cheering crowds.
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A stolen armored personnel carrier drives through Richmond, Va., on Tuesday.

Police Say Soldier Stole Armored Vehicle And Led Them On 2-Hour Chase

Jun 06, 2018
Police say the driver surrendered in downtown Richmond, Va. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested and faces charges including driving under the influence of drugs.
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