U.S. Capitol Replaces Robert E. Lee Statue with Civil Rights Icon Barbara Rose Johns
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The U.S. Capitol unveiled a statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns, replacing the Confederate General Robert E. Lee statue, to honor her role in the fight for equal education and civil rights, highlighting her leadership and legacy in American history.
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