Why Are There SO Many Confederate Monuments?

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Origin of Everything takes a field trip to Washington, D.C. and explores the painful history and legacy of America's Civil War. Danielle looks at Confederate and Union Civil War monuments and what spurred their construction after the war.

Special thanks to Sarah Beetham for consulting on this episode.
Extra special thanks to our Patron Harry Brisson for helping make Origin of Everything possible!

Created and Hosted by Danielle Bainbridge
Produced by Complexly for PBS Digital Studios
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Special Thanks to Sarah Beetham for her assistance in the making of this episode