Dr. Lawrence Powell
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Dr. Lawrence Powell, Emeritus Professor of History at Tulane Univeristy, discusses how his involvement in discussing the fate of the monument led to his participation in a broader counter-movement against white supremacist groups led by David Duke.
This file appears in: Protest and Removal of Battle of Liberty Place Monument
Protest and Removal of Battle of Liberty Place Monument
Taken off the street in 1965 because of construction in the area, the Battle of Liberty Place monument returned in time for the anniversary of the battle in 1970. Around this time, the typical…