Monument Removals and Revolutionaries.

This article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the removal and creation of historical monuments in the United States. While statues of figures like Christopher Columbus and Confederate leaders have been taken down, new monuments honoring American heroes like Harriet Tubman and Barbara Johns have been erected. The article specifically focuses on the controversy surrounding the removal of a bronze monument honoring Philip Schuyler, a Revolutionary War hero who was also a slaveholder. The authors argue that while Schuyler's slaveholding should be considered, his contributions to the patriot victory at the Battles of Saratoga cannot be ignored. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of monuments in sparking conversations about history, identity, and shared memory, and encourages further dialogue on these topics. [Extracted from the article]