The U.S. Military Academy is taking down a portrait and stone bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee over the holiday break, officials announced.
and symbols from its campus, in compliance with a federal order formally set in motion by the Department of Defense this past October.
West Point is removing the portrait, stone bust and bronze triptych over the holiday break, said Lt. General Steven Gilland, the academy's superintendent, in aannouncing the changes. In addition to Lee, the bronze triptych includes an image of a hooded figure appearing with the words"Ku Klux Klan." Gilland additionally noted changes to West Point property bearing Lee's name, which he said are due to take effect by the end of next year. They include renaming roads as well as multiple buildings and school facilities, like a dormitory and child development center.
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