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Emancipation Memorial Removal from Lincoln Park, Washington D.C.

This bill mandates the removal of the Emancipation Memorial from Lincoln Park in the District of Columbia. The monument will be donated to a museum or similar entity, with the condition that it cannot be displayed outdoors. This change will affect the appearance of public spaces and how history is presented in the capital.
Key points
The Emancipation Memorial will be removed from Lincoln Park in Washington D.C.
The memorial will be donated to a museum or similar entity.
The new owner cannot display the memorial outdoors; otherwise, ownership reverts to the federal government.
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Additional Information
Emancipation Statue Removal Act
Print number: HR 1164
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-18