Statue removed during a city’s racial reckoning to be displayed in D.C.

The Washington Post·Mar 19

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A statue removed during a city's racial reckoning is to be displayed in Washington, D.C. The statue is of a founding father who owned slaves, with some reports specifying it is of Caesar Rodney, who enslaved over 200 people. However, there is uncertainty as some outlets mention a Christopher Columbus statue, while others confirm the Caesar Rodney statue is being relocated to D.C.

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A statue of Caesar Rodney, who signed the Declaration of Independence and also enslaved over 200 people, was removed in Wilmington, Delaware, during racial reckoning protests in 2020. It will now be displayed in D.C. for America’s 250th birthday. https://

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Delawareonline.com·Mar 19

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AP News·May 9

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Inquirer.com·Mar 5

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