A statue of Christopher Columbus sculpted by Estelle Hampton Frierson and Stavros Alexander Chrysostomides was ordered removed by former mayor Steven Benjamin. During the process the statue was damaged and dismembered. Photo courtesy Wikipedia. In 1786,...
Can you identify the likeness of this famous Confederate General whose statue stands in Statuary Hall in the US Capitol Building? Does this statue offend you? If so, why? Please enter your guess and comments in the comments section below. The Standard will identify...
January 6 “Kangaroo Court” of Biden-Pelosi team discussing Trump. Photo courtesy Slate.com. With the targeted destruction of “All Things Trump,” leftists, Biden Democrats and radical liberals in America have been determined to...
St. Valentine. Image courtesy of IndianExpress.com The origin of Saint Valentine’s Day goes back to the 3rd century. At that time, the Roman Empire was being invaded by Goths. At the same time, the Plague of Cyprian, probably smallpox, broke out killing...
Statue of Robert E. Lee was vandalized prior to removal from Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. The Confederacy makes up a sizable and interesting chunk of American history. Not only interesting but often regarded as admirable. Admiration for the...