Confederate general Robert E Lee statue removed from US capitol
4 years, 3 months ago

Confederate general Robert E Lee statue removed from US capitol

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Virginia governor Ralph Northam has announced that a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee was removed from the US Capitol overnight. “The Confederacy is a symbol of Virginia’s racist and divisive history, and it is past time we tell our story with images of perseverance, diversity, and inclusion.” He added: “I look forward to seeing a trailblazing young woman of colour represent Virginia in the US Capitol, where visitors will learn about Barbara Johns’ contributions to America and be empowered to create positive change in their communities just like she did.” A representative from the governor’s office attended the removal of the statue, alongside Virginia senator Tim Kaine and representative Jennifer Wexton. Recommended Confederate monument removed from Alabama courthouse A Virginia state commission, led by state senator Louise Lucas, voted unanimously to remove the statue of Lee from the Capitol in the wake of the protests. On Monday, Ms Lucas released a statement, saying: “Confederate images do not represent who we are in Virginia, that’s why we voted unanimously to remove this statue.” Ms Lucas added: “I am thrilled that this day has finally arrived, and I thank governor Northam and the commission for their transformative work.”

History of this topic

Robert E. Lee statue that prompted deadly protest in Virginia melted down
1 year, 4 months ago
US city removes last public Confederate statue
2 years, 3 months ago
Pedestal where Lee statue stood in Va. capital fully removed
3 years, 2 months ago
Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule
3 years, 2 months ago
Virginia To Remove Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal, Transfer Land To City
3 years, 3 months ago
Northam to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city
3 years, 3 months ago
Black Heritage Center Submits Proposal To Melt Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee Statue
3 years, 5 months ago
An Emancipation Statue Debuts In Virginia Two Weeks After Robert E. Lee Was Removed
3 years, 6 months ago
New capsule installed within pedestal where Lee statue stood
3 years, 6 months ago
Lee statue base reassembled after failed time capsule search
3 years, 6 months ago
Statue of General Robert E Lee comes down in former Confederate capital of Virginia
3 years, 6 months ago
Gen. Lee statue comes down in former Confederate capital
3 years, 6 months ago
1 Of America's Largest Remaining Monuments To Confederacy To Be Removed In Virginia
3 years, 6 months ago
Lee statue in Richmond set to be removed, sent to storage
3 years, 6 months ago
Virginia removes massive Confederate monument
3 years, 6 months ago
Virginia is set to remove Richmond's Lee statue on Wednesday
3 years, 6 months ago
Virginia Supreme Court Rules The State Can Remove Statue Of Robert E. Lee
3 years, 6 months ago
Charlottesville statue that sparked deadly white supremacy rally removed
3 years, 8 months ago
Charlottesville set to remove Lee statue that sparked rally
3 years, 8 months ago
Virginia court to hear challenges to removal of Lee statue
3 years, 9 months ago
Charlottesville's Robert E. Lee statue can finally be removed after 5 years of protests, court rules
3 years, 11 months ago
High court: Charlottesville can remove Confederate statues
3 years, 11 months ago
SPLC: At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down in 2020
4 years ago
Virginia lawmakers vote to remove statue of segregationist
4 years, 2 months ago
Lee statue removed from US Capitol is now in Virginia museum
4 years, 3 months ago
Virginia Military Institute removes Confederate statue
4 years, 3 months ago
Judge sides with Virginia, but Lee statue stays put for now
4 years, 4 months ago
US: Confederate statue removed near site of 2017 far-right rally
4 years, 6 months ago
Detailed plans in place for careful removal of Lee statue
4 years, 7 months ago
Protester arrested while opposing removal of Confederate statue in Georgia
4 years, 7 months ago
Richmond removes Confederate Soldiers and Sailors statue
4 years, 8 months ago
Richmond removes statue of Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart
4 years, 8 months ago
Robert E. Lee statue becomes epicenter of protest movement
4 years, 8 months ago
Stonewall Jackson removed from Richmond’s Monument Avenue
4 years, 8 months ago
Confederate statues removed in Richmond, Virgina
4 years, 8 months ago
Jackson Statue Near White House Still Standing After Protesters Try To Topple It
4 years, 9 months ago
For now, Virginia still can’t remove massive Lee statue
4 years, 9 months ago
Governor has role in Davis statue’s removal from Capitol
4 years, 9 months ago
Statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis removed from Kentucky capitol
4 years, 9 months ago
Virginia Judge Blocks Plan To Remove Statue Of Robert E. Lee
4 years, 9 months ago
‘A long time coming': Iconic Lee statue to be removed
4 years, 9 months ago
Protesters topple Confederate statue in Virginia capital
4 years, 9 months ago
Alabama city removes Confederate statue without notice
4 years, 9 months ago
Black activists, allies call Lee statue removal a big win
4 years, 9 months ago
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
4 years, 9 months ago
Virginia governor announces removal of Robert E. Lee statue from Richmond as city reckons with Confederate monuments
4 years, 9 months ago
Confederate monuments coming down around South amid protests
4 years, 9 months ago
Virginia Legislature Votes To Allow Cities To Remove Confederate Statues
5 years, 1 month ago
Virginia Dems pledge to let locals move Confederate statues
5 years, 2 months ago

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