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U.S. Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee

US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E Lee's spot

The U.S. Capitol on Tuesday began displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school, a pointed replacement for a statue of Confederate Gen.

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Statue of Black teen who fought segregation replaces Robert E Lee at US Capitol

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US Capitol unveils Barbara Rose Johns statue, replacing Robert E Lee

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US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot

The U.S. Capitol will soon display a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school

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US Capitol statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns to fill Robert E. Lee’s place

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Barbara Rose Johns statue to go up on Capitol Hill in place of former Robert E. Lee statue

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Barbara Rose Johns' statue unveiled in U.S. Capitol, honoring civil rights legacy

In 1951, at age 16, she led a two-week-long walkout to protest inadequate conditions at her segregated high school in Farmville.

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U.S. Capitol unveils statue of Barbara Rose Johns, civil rights icon from Virginia

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Teen civil rights activist Barbara Rose Johns honored with a statue at the U.S. Capitol

Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol

Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.

Washington Examiner

US Capitol Police arrest 60 people after veterans demonstration

The United States Capitol Police said they arrested 60 people Friday evening following a protest demonstration held by veterans. Police said in a statement that they were “aware of a peaceful demonstration at the Supreme Court this evening with ...

NBC New York

Site of Jan. 6 riot hosts Trump's inauguration. What to know about the US Capitol Rotunda

Donald Trump took the Oath of Office on Monday at the Capitol Rotunda -- becoming the second president in United States history elected to two non-consecutive terms. For this year's inauguration, officials announced it would be moved inside the United ...