Posts - Bill - HJRES 63 Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
house 02/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to redesignate the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site" to reflect a broader historical perspective and emphasize its national historical significance. This change supports inclusivity and acknowledges the complex history associated with the site.
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HJRES 63 - Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
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left-leaning 02/27/2025
Good riddance to glorifying a Confederate general; let's honor history, not bigotry.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Finally, a bill that quits sugarcoating history and gives Arlington House the name it deserves.
moderate 02/27/2025
A practical step towards a more inclusive historical narrative, but there's more to do.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Renaming won't change history; this is just political correctness run amok.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Can we preserve history without constantly rewriting it?
moderate 02/27/2025
Changing a name is a good start, let's hope it's the first of many meaningful reforms.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
It's about time we stopped naming sites after people who fought to uphold slavery.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Another step in erasing our past rather than learning from it.
moderate 02/27/2025
Renaming is a symbolic gesture; let's also focus on real change in historical education.