In the American state of Virginia, officials have ordered the removal of statues that honor rebel leaders of the United States Civil War symbol.

The mayor of the capital city of Richmond called for the removal after national protests against racial injustice.

Protesters say each statue is a symbol of the Confederacy that fought against freedom.

For slaves, a symbol is an object action or event that represents an idea or quality.

A symbol can also be a number, letter or image used instead of words.

For example, a dove is a symbol of peace, mhm.