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How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Lee Cowan , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The plaque's words are hard to read, not due to wear, but because of their disturbing content. A memorial in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, features six bronze paddles and a plaque with a difficult message.
A memorial in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, features six bronze paddles and a plaque with a difficult message. The plaque's words are hard to read, not due to wear, but because of their disturbing content. The memorial is related to a significant event in US history, but details are limited.
It is connected to white supremacists and a notable incident. For more information on this event and the memorial, readers can refer to the source, which provides further context and details about the incident and its significance in US history.
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Category: safety Published: July 12, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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