The removal of the Confederate monument in Decatur, funded by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and dedicated in 1908, symbolizes a shift towards honoring civil rights over historical oppression.
This statue of John Lewis now stands where the obelisk once was, signifying the community's response to racial injustices highlighted by the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests.
Lewis, a key figure in the civil rights movement and a former congressman, was honored posthumously with this statue, reflecting his legacy as a champion for justice and equality.
The groundswell to replace the Confederate obelisk with a statue of John Lewis began four years prior and is rooted in local activism against systemic racism.
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