A statue of segregationist Harry Byrd stands at Virginia’s capitol.
Statues of Robert E. Lee and Harry Byrd have become flashpoints for lawmakers this year. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Monuments Prove to Be a Topic of Debate for Lawmakers in Richmond
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