Tennessee’s highest mountain, Mount LeConte, is set to be officially renamed to honor the Cherokee people by replacing the current name that honored a Confederate general. The decision to rename the mountain was made in response to growing calls for symbols of white supremacy and racism to be removed from public spaces. The new name, Sacred, was chosen by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and represents the spiritual significance of the mountain to the Cherokee people. The renaming of the mountain highlights a broader effort to acknowledge and honor Native American history and culture in the United States. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some celebrating the change as a step towards recognizing and rectifying past injustices, while others have criticized the move as erasing history.Overall, the renaming of Mount LeConte to Sacred represents a shift towards greater inclusion and acknowledgment of Native American heritage in the United States, as well as a move away from honoring individuals with controversial pasts.
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‘Sacred’ Cherokee Name Replaces Confederate General on Tennessee’s Highest Mountain – USA TODAY
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