Next Statues to Be Demolished: Washington and Jefferson?

The New York City proposals are the latest chapter in an ongoing nationwide movement to remove visual reminders of once-highly regarded historical figures.

A statue of former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson is pictured in the council chambers in City Hall in the Manhattan borough of New York on Oct. 19, 2021. Carlo Allegri/Reuters

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The New York City Council is considering a measure that would demolish or remove iconic statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson from their longtime sites in Manhattan.