West Point military academy is beginning the process of removing all Confederate imagery from its campus, including a prominent stone bust and portrait of General Robert E. Lee.The school began what it described as a 'multi-phased process' of removing or modifying the items during its holiday break this month. Any objects taken down will be placed in storage for the time being.Also coming down this month is a bronze plaque that depicts the history of the United States and includes an image of a hooded Ku Klux Klan member. Earlier this year the school defended keeping the plaque up.
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