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In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington
Allegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.
![Workers prepare a Confederate memorial for removal in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Arlington, Va.](jpg/rj54w46htbb2tkamsyhxmrqeku.jpg)
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Judge weighs removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery
A commission recommended the memorial's removal last year after reviewing names of military bases commemorating Confederate leaders.
![Workers prepare a Confederate memorial for removal in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Arlington, Va.](jpg/rj54w46htbb2tkamsyhxmrqeku-2.jpg)
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery
The Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.
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Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.
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Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies
Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.
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23 things veterans carry with them for life
Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.
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6 World War II documentaries you need to watch
Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.
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Confederate military relics unearthed in South Carolina river cleanup
Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.
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The unsung heroes of the Black Hawk Down incident
Three decades later, a platoon that saw action before and during the Battle of Mogadishu has yet to receive recognition for their valor.
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The fight in Gaza will be hell, military experts in urban combat say
A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.
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Navy commissions destroyer honoring youngest WW2 Medal of Honor recipient
Pfc. Jack Lucas received 26 operations to remove shrapnel from his torso, arm and face after hurling himself on two grenades to save his fellow Marines.
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Race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before mussels destroy them
Seemingly unstoppable invasive quagga mussels from Russia and Ukraine threaten U.S. maritime history.
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This daring Vietnam rescue finally results in Medal of Honor award
The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War.
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3 trailblazing Montford Point Marines die in span of month
The three veterans were among the first Black men to serve in the Marine Corps.
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UK village marks 80th anniversary of fight against US Army racism
The village of Bamber Bridge in northwestern England is marking the 80th anniversary of what’s now known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge.
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6 must-see World War II documentaries
Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.
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Six killed after vintage military aircraft collide at Dallas air show
Six people were killed after a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane crashed during a Dallas air show Saturday, officials said.
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