Sen. Kaine Leads Introduction of Senate Legislation to Remove 'Robert E. Lee Memorial' From Arlington House's Name
July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced legislation to remove "Robert E. Lee Memorial" from the official name of Arlington House. The legislation, which was partially inspired by the request of descendants of Lee and people who were enslaved at Arlington House, was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), alongside Representatives Gerry Connolly . . .
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced legislation to remove "Robert E. Lee Memorial" from the official name of Arlington House. The legislation, which was partially inspired by the request of descendants of Lee and people who were enslaved at Arlington House, was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), alongside Representatives Gerry Connolly . . .