Controversial Teddy Roosevelt Statue Removed From Outside New York City Museum

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The bronze sculpture of Roosevelt on horseback with Native American and African figures depicted subjugation and racial inferiority, the American Museum of Natural History said.

The bronze sculpture of Roosevelt on horseback with Native American and African figures depicted subjugation and racial inferiority, the American Museum of Natural History saidThe removal of New York City's controversial monument to 26th U.S President Theodore Roosevelt began this week, according to the American Museum of Natural History.

"The process, conducted with historic preservation specialists and approved by multiple New York City agencies, will include restoration of the plaza in front of the Museum, which will continue through the spring," a museum spokesperson said in a statement.

 

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We are living 1984

To be fair everyone is inferior to TR.

They cancelled Teddy Roosevelt LOL Dr Seuss Mr Potato Head The Pancake Lady... And Teddy

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