ViewpointsOpinionErasing Historical Statues a Monumental MistakeSavePrintA worker cleans the statue of former prime minister Winston Churchill that was spray-painted with graffiti during a Black Lives Matter protest in Parliament Square, London, on June 8, 2020. Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesRyan Moffatt6/22/2020|Updated: 6/25/2020CommentaryHistorical monuments have been lightning rods of protest in the wake of George Floyd’s death.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.