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The statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson in front of the barracks at Virginia Military Institute in an archival photo. VMI began removing the statue Monday. Virginia Military Institute Archives hide caption

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Virginia Military Institute Removes Statue Of Confederate Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson

December 7, 2020 • The figure of Jackson was removed from its pedestal in front of the campus barracks Monday morning. It will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War in New Market, Va.

VMI Superintendent Steps Down Amid Allegations Of 'Structural Racism'

A statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson stands behind cannons at the entrance to the barracks at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. Superintendent J.H. Binford Peay III resigned Monday amid allegations that the school's culture was hostile to Black cadets. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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VMI Superintendent Steps Down Amid Allegations Of 'Structural Racism'

October 26, 2020 • Superintendent J.H. Binford Peay III resigned on Monday amid allegations that the school's culture was hostile to Black cadets. The state is now investigating "structural racism" at VMI.