DC Panel Calls for Removing, Relocating, or ‘Contextualizing’ Washington Monument, Other Landmarks
by Kristina Wong A committee formed by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a report Tuesday recommending the removal, relocation, or contextualization of the Washington Monument and a number of federal monuments and buildings in Washington,DC. Bowser formed the District of Columbia Facilities and Commemorative Expressions, or “DC FACES” committee in July, to study assets in D.C. named after individuals to “ensure these individuals reflect contemporary DC values,” according to the report. The committee was asked to make recommendations on actions if the namesake is “inconsistent with DC values and in some way encouraged the oppression of African Americans and other communities of...
by Kristina Wong A committee formed by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a report Tuesday recommending the removal, relocation, or contextualization of the Washington Monument and a number of federal monuments and buildings in Washington,DC. Bowser formed the District of Columbia...
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