Georgia lawmakers are considering replacing the statue of Confederate leader Alexander Stephens at the U.S. Capitol with a sculpture of Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron, also known as 'Hammerin' Hank.' The proposal, supported by Georgia Republicans, aims to honor Hank Aaron, a beloved figure in the state. The GOP sponsor emphasized the need for unity and recognition of Aaron as one of Georgia's favorite sons on Capitol Hill. This move follows a broader trend of reevaluating historical monuments and their significance. Four years ago, the idea of replacing the statue was first pitched.
Georgia mulls swapping in ‘Hammerin’ Hank’ Aaron for statue of Confederate leader in U.S. Capitol https://t.co/2C0O3v4X1v https://t.co/vTBARJAIsW
Georgia Republicans Seek to Replace Confederate Leader With Hank Aaron at US Capitol https://t.co/i1WXWnBRDV
Hank Aaron's statue could be headed to the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/ztCSNqJtGt
Georgia lawmakers are flirting with replacing the statue of Confederate leader Alexander Stephens at the U.S. Capitol with a sculpture of Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron. https://t.co/rSZbYQYNg7
Georgia mulls swapping in 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron for statue of Confederate leader in U.S. Capitol https://t.co/OFsyhd3VIz
Four years ago, I called @Scot23 to tell him how embarrassed I was as a Georgian to see a statue of Alexander Stephens in the Capitol and pitched the idea of legislation to replace it. It seems there's agreement that it should go. Can we just finally get it done, please? https://t.co/MvFSt50Udy
Republicans pitch plan to replace Rebel leader with Hank Aaron statue. ‘It’s time Georgia unites,’ the GOP sponsor says, ‘and recognizes one of our favorite sons on Capitol Hill.’ #gapol https://t.co/a9aQRBZjtw
MN Senate Republicans are filibustering a resolution to ... check notes ... replace the statue of Henry Mower Rice in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol with one of Hubert Humphrey. https://t.co/ynZR4AVi93