Robert E. Lee Portrait Back at West Point: A Traitor’s Return?
West Point is reinstating Confederate imagery, including a portrait of Robert E. Lee and his quote, after being removed in 2022 due to a Department of Defense directive. This decision aligns with a broader effort to restore Confederate names and monuments, as championed by the Trump administration, which argues for honoring and learning from history rather than erasing it. While the Army asserts that this complies with federal law, some, like retired Brigadier General Ty Seidule, argue that these symbols contradict the values taught at West Point and question the legality of the restoration, as a congressionally mandated commission recommended the removal of Confederate symbols.
John Q. Hosedrinker