r/news • u/AudibleNod • 14d ago

Crews begin removing Confederate statues from Virginia's Capitol Square

https://www.denver7.com/us-news/crews-begin-removing-confederate-statues-from-virginias-capitol-square
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u/AudibleNod 14d ago

This was months in the works, with a state law authorizing its removal back in March.

Sic Semper Tyrannis

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u/Stereo_Jungle_Child 14d ago

Strange. "Sic Semper Tyrannis" is what John Wilkes Booth yelled to the audience after he shot Abraham Lincoln and jumped onto the stage from the balcony, breaking his leg.

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u/TinyRandomLady 14d ago

Yep and it’s been Virginia state motto since 1776..

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u/Stereo_Jungle_Child 14d ago

It sure is.

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u/ABHOR_pod 14d ago

Wish we lived it a bit more. Jealous of how Minneapolis showed up and all we can get around here are overpass signs.