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Supreme Court to rule on use of religious symbols in war memorials

  • Written by Corey D. B. Walker, Visiting Professor, University of Richmond
The 40-foot Peace Cross dedicated to World War I soldiers.AP Photo/Kevin Wolf

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case regarding the constitutional validity of a war memorial in Maryland in the shape of a Christian cross. The memorial is known as the Bladensburg Peace Cross and stands on government property. At issue in the case is a...

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