American Natural History Museum

American Natural History Museum

An NYPD car stands guard in front of a statue of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt on a horse with an Indigenous person walking alongside him on his right as and an African American person walking alongside on his left is depicted at the entrance to the Museum of Natural History. For years, this symbol of American superiority has adorned the museum even as calls for its removal have been numerous.NYPD stand guard at Roosevelt statue, New York, USA - 17 Jun 2020For years, this symbol of American superiority has adorned the museum even as calls for its removal have been numerous. A NYPD patrol car sits in front of statue for protection during the Black Lives Matter protests

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Roosevelt Statue Controversy, Explained: Why a New York Museum Removed a Monument to a Former U.S. President

Activists have decried Roosevelt's racist and colonialist views.

By
Alex Greenberger
Jun 22, 2020 4:57 pm

An NYPD car stands guard in front of a statue of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt on a horse with an Indigenous person walking alongside him on his right as and an African American person walking alongside on his left is depicted at the entrance to the Museum of Natural History. For years, this symbol of American superiority has adorned the museum even as calls for its removal have been numerous.NYPD stand guard at Roosevelt statue, New York, USA - 17 Jun 2020For years, this symbol of American superiority has adorned the museum even as calls for its removal have been numerous. A NYPD patrol car sits in front of statue for protection during the Black Lives Matter protests

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New York’s Natural History Museum Will Remove Controversial Theodore Roosevelt Statue

The sculpture has long been the site of protests, including ones led by the group Decolonize This Place.

By
Maximilíano Durón
Jun 21, 2020 5:31 pm

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