History Short: A Monument to What? @HistoryandHeadlines
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Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On July 6, 2022, a granite monument in Elberton, Georgia was heavily damaged by a bomb set by a vandal, leading to the dismantling of the “monument” which has not been replaced.

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Author: Major Dan

Editor and Narrator: Dr. Zar

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