Kentucky To Remove Jefferson Davis Statue From State Capitol

The Kentucky state's historic Properties Advisory Commission voted to relocate the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from the Capitol Rotunda to the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. Governor Andy Beshear praised the decision, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and progress in Kentucky. The move comes amid growing calls for the statue's removal following protests related to the deaths of Brianna Taylor and George Floyd. A similar statue in Virginia was also taken down by protesters.

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