{"id":2037042,"date":"2023-09-19T10:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-to-consider-a-proposal-that-could-mean-taking-down-monuments-to-george-washington-columbus\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T10:22:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:22:44","slug":"nyc-to-consider-a-proposal-that-could-mean-taking-down-monuments-to-george-washington-columbus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-to-consider-a-proposal-that-could-mean-taking-down-monuments-to-george-washington-columbus\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC may remove monuments to George Washington and Columbus."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnyc-to-consider-a-proposal-that-could-mean-taking-down-monuments-to-george-washington-columbus%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2037042&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Committee of \u2063the New\u2063 York City Council to Vote on Removing Monuments<\/h2>\n<p>A committee \u2064of the New York City Council is set to vote Tuesday \u200con a proposal that could result in the removal of \u2064monuments to figures like George Washington\u2062 and Christopher Columbus.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal before the NYC Committee on Cultural \u2063Affairs, Libraries, \u2063and International Intergroup Relations states that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-to-consider-a-proposal-that-could-mean-taking-down-monuments-to-george-washington-columbus\/\" title=\"NYC may remove monuments to George Washington and Columbus.\">public art \u200ddepicting individuals connected<\/a> to slavery or &#8220;crimes \u2062against humanity&#8221;\u2063 should be taken down or accompanied by an explanatory plaque.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This bill would require the \u2063Public\u2062 Design\u2063 Commission (PDC) to publish\u200d a plan to remove works of art on City property that \u2064depict a person \u2062who owned\u200c enslaved persons or directly benefited economically from slavery, \u200cor who participated in systemic crimes against indigenous peoples or other crimes against humanity. If PDC determines a work of art depicts a person who fits \u2062these criteria and decides not to remove the work of art,\u200c PDC would\u2063 be required to \u2064include \u2063in the \u2062plan steps it will take to install \u200dan explanatory\u2064 plaque next to the work\u200c of art,&#8221; the proposal says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Republican officials argue that \u2064the proposal is an attempt to erase \u2062history\u2063 and dishonor the\u2062 individuals who played \u200ca significant\u200b role in the creation of America.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This is little more than an attempt by the radical left to \u2062rewrite our nation&#8217;s history,&#8221; said Republican Councilwoman Joann Ariola of Queens,\u200b according to the New York Post. &#8220;These\u200d men all had an enormous impact on this country, and these statues commemorating their achievements have been in place for decades.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The radical left has been trying to reframe our nation as one born from evil, and it is time we put our foot down and \u200bsay enough is enough,&#8221; she added. &#8220;The Founding Fathers and the others who worked so hard to\u200b establish this great country should be celebrated, not eliminated from \u2063memory.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>There are \u200dmultiple statues\u200b of George \u200cWashington throughout the city, including \u200cone in front of Federal Hall,\u200d which\u2063 served as\u2062 the home to the nation&#8217;s first\u2062 Congress, executive branch offices, and Supreme Court. \u200cMonuments to Washington can also be found in Union Square Park and\u200d Lafayette Square, where\u200b there is a \u2064statue \u2064of Washington and Frenchman\u200d Marquis de Lafayette who fought with the Americans during \u200dthe American Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>Christopher\u2063 Columbus, known for establishing \u2064a link between Europe and the Americas, also has several monuments in the city, including a prominent statue in Central Park.\u2064 Columbus has been revered\u2062 by \u200bthe \u2062Italian-American community as \u200ba symbol of the connection between Italy and the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Other figures \u2064such as Peter Stuyvesant, John Jay, and DeWitt Clinton could also face the possibility of having their monuments removed.<\/p>\n<p>New York City officials have already\u200c taken down a \u200cstatue of \u200bThomas Jefferson from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-bill-de-blasio-getting-rid-of-thomas-jefferson-statue-in-city-hall\/\" title=\"REPORT: Bill De Blasio Getting Rid Of Thomas Jefferson Statue In City Hall\">city council chambers<\/a> and a statue of President Teddy Roosevelt from in front of the city&#8217;s Natural History Museum.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the \u200dUnite the Right rally in Charlottesville impact the push to remove or recontextualize controversial monuments\u2063 in the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  L is an attempt to erase history and ignore the contributions of these historical figures. They claim that removing monuments does not address the underlying issues or promote understanding and dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, proponents\u2064 of\u2062 the proposal argue that these monuments \u2062represent a painful history \u200cof slavery and oppression and serve as a reminder\u2063 of the\u200d injustices committed against\u200d marginalized communities. They believe that by removing or contextualizing these statues, it encourages a more \u200dinclusive\u200b and honest discussion about our past.<\/p>\n<p>This debate over \u200bthe removal of monuments is \u2064not unique to New York City. Across the United States, there have\u2064 been \u2063numerous\u2063 controversies and protests surrounding statues commemorating Confederate generals and other controversial historical figures.<\/p>\n<p>The push \u2063to remove or recontextualize these monuments gained momentum following the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where white supremacists \u200cclashed\u2062 with counter-protesters over the proposed\u200c removal \u2063of a Confederate\u200b General Robert E. Lee statue.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, many cities have taken action, either by \u2063removing these statues \u2063or adding \u200dplaques \u2063that provide a more comprehensive\u200d historical\u2064 context.\u200c The aim is to promote a deeper understanding\u200b of how these figures contributed to a system of oppression and to acknowledge the voices of those who have been marginalized.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal before the NYC Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations reflects the ongoing discussion surrounding monuments \u200bin New York City. \u200cThe committee will vote on\u2062 whether to remove\u2063 statues of figures like\u200b George Washington and Christopher Columbus, who have long been celebrated for their\u200d contributions to the nation&#8217;s founding.<\/p>\n<p>George \u200bWashington, the first president of the United States, is widely revered for his leadership during \u2064the American Revolution and his role in establishing the \u2063new nation. However, he was also a slave owner, and this aspect of his legacy cannot be ignored. Similarly, Christopher Columbus, known as the explorer who discovered the Americas, \u200dwas \u2064involved in the enslavement and mistreatment of indigenous peoples.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal\u200b suggests that these statues be removed or accompanied by explanatory\u2062 plaques that\u200c provide a more nuanced understanding of these figures&#8217; \u200bhistories. By doing so, it acknowledges the complexity of their legacies and encourages a more\u200b inclusive approach to historical commemoration.<\/p>\n<p>This vote comes \u200cat a time when the nation grapples with issues of\u200b racial \u200cjustice and inequality. The removal of statues is seen by\u200c some as a step towards addressing systemic injustices and\u200b acknowledging the pain caused\u200b by historical figures directly involved \u200bin \u2062slavery and oppression.<\/p>\n<p>However, it \u200dis essential to approach this issue with careful\u200c consideration. While some statues\u200c undoubtedly\u2063 glorify individuals who perpetuated harm, \u2063others serve as reminders of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-are-5-ways-the-media-is-trying-to-mislead-you-on-critical-race-theory\/\" title=\"Here Are 5 Ways The Media Is Trying To Mislead You On Critical Race Theory\">significant historical events<\/a> or contributions. Striking a balance between preserving history and addressing past wrongs is a complex task.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision rests with the NYC Committee on\u2062 Cultural\u200c Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations. Their\u2064 vote will determine whether these statues will be removed or remain standing with explanatory\u2062 plaques. \u200cRegardless of\u2063 the outcome, this debate demonstrates the significance of historical \u2063symbols and the need\u2063 for ongoing dialogue about how we honor and remember our\u200d past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A NYC Council committee will vote on Tuesday to decide whether to remove monuments of figures like George Washington and Christopher Columbus. The proposal suggests that public art portraying individuals with controversial histories should be taken down. 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