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Georgia Republicans push to replace Confederate statue with one of Hank Aaron, 'hero to Georgians everywhere'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the ongoing efforts by Georgia legislators to replace the statue of Alexander Stephens, the Confederate vice president, in the U.S. Capitol with a statue of Hank Aaron, the legendary Atlanta Braves baseball player. State Rep. Trey Kelley has proposed this idea, which has garnered support from Georgia's lieutenant governor, who praised Aaron as a hero deserving of recognition for his contributions to Georgia. Previous proposals to replace the statue with figures such as Rep. John Lewis and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. have failed to pass. The decision to remove Stephens reflects a broader shift away from honoring Confederate figures, as his legacy includes white supremacist views. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2024/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177326472
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