Arlington National Cemetery "Confederate Memorial" Removal
This past week, I submitted comments to the Federal Register in opposition to a Naming Commission recommendation to remove a Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. The recent movement pushing for the removal of statues is an attempt to rewrite America's story. It devalues the United States' struggle to become a more perfect union and the progress we have made, consistent with our founding ideals.
The "Confederate Memorial" at Arlington Cemetery was constructed by the First Jewish graduate of Virginia Military Institute, Moses Jacob Ezekiel. The statue stands as a symbol of the reconciliation process our country went through to become more unified after the Civil War.
Efforts to remove statues like this encourage an endless cycle of renaming institutions, buildings, and cities across the country under the destructive ruse of political wokeness. Historical sites are healthy environments to observe varied perspective of historical events, engage diverse viewpoints, and inspire robust conversation as we remember our nation's history. We should support the mission and heritage of Arlington Cemetery and preserve the institution and its memorials.
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