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The Civil War is finally over

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Published June 11, 2020 4:00am ET
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The Civil War is finally over
McAuliffe defended the order, saying it does not infringe upon free speech rights; rather it is intended to ensure measures are taken to protect peaceful assembly. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) | Steve Helber

In the old capital of the Confederacy, the once-sacred statues of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and other Confederates are finally coming down, according to Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.

The Civil War ended more than 150 years ago, and now, at last, the war over the meaning of the Civil War is also ending.

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