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Smashing Statues
The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments
Book • 2022
In 'Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America's Public Monuments', Erin L. Thompson delves into the complex history of American monuments, exploring their role in shaping cultural and political narratives.
The book examines the rise and fall of these monuments, highlighting their connection to power structures and social movements.
Thompson argues for a more democratic process in deciding the fate of these monuments, emphasizing the need to understand their historical context and impact on communities.
The book examines the rise and fall of these monuments, highlighting their connection to power structures and social movements.
Thompson argues for a more democratic process in deciding the fate of these monuments, emphasizing the need to understand their historical context and impact on communities.
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Mentioned by Erin Thompson when discussing the attempt to rewrite American history.

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The rise and fall of America's monuments