Bust of Confederate general, a KKK leader, moved from Tennessee Capitol building
The Nathan Bedford Forrest bust is removed from the Tennessee Capitol on Friday in Nashville.
(Kim Kruesi / Associated Press)
NASHVILLE
The bust of a Confederate general and early Ku Klux Klan leader that had been prominently displayed inside the Tennessee Capitol for decades over objections from Black lawmakers and activists was removed from its pedestal Friday.
The image of Nathan Bedford Forrest has sparked protests ever since its installation in 1978 as defenders sought to tout his legacy while critics objected to honoring a figure who supported the South’s secession. Over the years, some suggested adding historical context next to the bust. Yet many others, including Republican Gov. Bill Lee, successfully argued for moving it to the Tennessee State Museum, just north of the Capitol.
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