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Theodore Roosevelt Statue Removal Begins at Museum of Natural History. The removal of the statue of Theodore Roosevelt begins at the Natural History Museum
Roosevelt’s equestrian statue, which has evoked protests as a symbol of colonialism and racism, leaves the pedestal in ruins.
A crane lifts a portion of Theodore Roosevelt’s equestrian statue from the American Museum of Natural History. The rest of the statue, believed to symbolize colonialism and racism, will be removed later in the week. A
crane lifts part of Theodore Roosevelt’s equestrian statue from the American Museum of Natural History. The rest of the statue, believed to symbolize colonialism and racism, will be removed later in the week.
The Curry Small January 19th, 2022
Shortly after midnight, a crane landed on the impressive Theodore Roosevelt statue, lifting its torso from a pedestal hosted by the American Museum of Natural History since 1940. The rest of the scaffolding, currently surrounded by scaffolding, will fall apart throughout the week. Surrounded by depictions of Native Americans and Africans on foot, the shadow of the president on horseback diminishes day by day. A spokesman for the
agency said a $ 2 million transfer process was carried out by historic preservation experts and dozens of workers. It has been approved by several New York authorities.
The New York City Public Design Commission resolved in June last year to remove the statue. In November, their destination is the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medra, North Dakota. -Announced. The statue will be stored and delivered to the Presidential Library within a few weeks.
