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Terry Ward, the great grandson of George Ward, describes the horrific events that led to his great grandfather's lynching in 1901 during a dedication ceremony for a marker honoring George Ward on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 in Terre Haute, Ind. (Joseph C. Garza/The Tribune-Star via AP)
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The dedication was part of the national Community Remembrance Project, which recognizes lynching victims.
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