Robert E. Lee Statue Removed From U.S. Capitol At Ralph Northam’s Request

A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was removed from the crypt of the U.S. Capitol early Monday morning at the request of Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.

“Last night, Virginia removed its statue of Robert E. Lee from the U.S. Capitol,” Northam tweeted Monday. “This is an important step forward—it is past time we tell our story with images of perseverance, diversity, and inclusion.”