The statue of Thomas Jefferson has been in City Hall since 1834.
On Monday, city officials voted to have the New York Public Design Commission remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson from New York City Hall.s, the removal was due to concerns raised by some Black and Latino Council members about Jefferson's ownership of slaves. The discussion gained traction over the past year as the country"We're not being revisionist. We're not waging a war on history," Inez Barron said during a public meeting.
"[The statue] was, and still is, one of the most prominent figures in the entire room—no matter where you're sitting or standing, everyone inevitably sees the statue upon entering the chambers," said Adrienne Adams, councilwoman and co-chair of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus."It's thanks to Thomas Jefferson that we hold dear certain unalienable rights; among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
"We need to confront and understand the whole picture, and that includes the legacy of Thomas Jefferson," Adams finished.
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