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Clint Smith: A Reckoning with History

The Bulwark Podcast

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Exploring Confederate Memorials and Personal Histories

The chapter delves into the author's reflections on Confederate statues in New Orleans, exploring how the scars of slavery are embedded in American society. It discusses the author's unexpected interactions at a Confederate cemetery in Virginia and the complexities of engaging with individuals who hold differing beliefs about the Civil War and its legacy, touching upon the emotional attachments tied to personal and cultural identities.

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