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Houston Museum Says Displaying Confederate Statue Part Of Healing

Juan A. Lozano, AP

Posted on August 19, 2020 · The towering bronze statue, called “Spirit of The Confederacy,” was removed from a downtown Houston park in June.

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Houston Group Wants Confederate Statue Removed; Mayor Turner Wants a Study First

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Posted on August 16, 2017 · A group of residents has asked to have the Spirit of the Confederacy statue at Sam Houston Park toppled.

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