NPR did a fascinating dive through a database of historical markers across the US.
That the markers so badly misrepresent history (especially Civil War and Native American history) isn't surprising, of course. But the specific ways and the mechanics of how they work are illuminating.
Note that while the piece doesn't quote the slurs, if you click through to the database itself, it's uncensored. And the piece describes some upsetting events and racist ideas.
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