Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Dedication in National Statuary Hall
A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of Congress’s National Statuary Hall. She is the fi… read more
A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of Congress’s National Statuary Hall. She is the first African American to be represented in the collection and was selected by the state of Florida. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were among the speakers. close
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- Kevin McCarthy U.S. Representative [R] California
- Marco Rubio U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Florida
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Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Unveiled in National Statuary Hall
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