RICHMOND, Va. — As the one-time capital of the Confederacy wrestles with its Civil War heritage, a commission in Richmond recommended Monday removing a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis but leaving in place four others, including a soaring tribute to Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Panel recommends removing Confederate president's statue in Richmond
But suggests 4 others be left in place
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