The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is one of the most prominent organizations that played a significant role in erecting many statues of Southern generals and other Confederate monuments in America during the 20th century. The UDC is a women's heritage group that was founded in 1894 with the goal of preserving and promoting the memory of the Confederate South and its leaders. One of their major initiatives was to fund and advocate for the construction of monuments, markers, and statues dedicated to Confederate figures and ideals.

The UDC's efforts, along with those of other similar organizations and local groups, led to the installation of numerous statues of Confederate generals, soldiers, and political figures across the Southern United States and in some other regions as well. These statues were often placed in public spaces, such as town squares and parks, and were intended to commemorate and perpetuate a particular view of the Confederate past.

In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny and debate over the presence of these statues, and some have been removed or relocated due to their association with racism, slavery, and the perpetuation of harmful narratives.