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Authorities say Alexandria Incontro scaled the massive granite sculpture Friday with bare feet and no rope, making it to about 15 feet (4.5 meters) from the top.
A new Freedom and Liberation Day recognizing slaves' emancipation in Charlottesville will replace Jefferson's birthday as a city holiday.
Besides Independence Day, July 4th is also known for other major events in U.S. history, including the opening of West Point military academy.
States are trying to capitalize on the 50th anniversaries of many civil rights milestones.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Tim Geithner, Ben Bernanke and Hank Paulson dealt a catastrophic blow to public faith in American institutions.
Is this really what unity looks like?
The terrain is telling you youre not welcome here. I dont know how a black person at U.Va. is supposed to feel, honestly.
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