USA, Christopher Columbus Statue in New Haven Connecticut wird entfernt June 24, 2020, New Haven, CT, USA: A statue of Christopher Columbus is lifted by a crane and removed from Wooster Square Park in New Haven, Connecticut. The statue holds deep ties to the Italian-American community there, but to others it is a symbol of the oppression of indigenous peoples. It was first erected in 1892, and later recast in bronze in 1955. Prior to the statueâ€⠢s removal, protesters for and against the statue s removal demonstrated, and some altercations broke out. The statue will remain in the custody of the City. Plans are for it to eventually move to the Knights of Columbus Museum, also in New Haven. New Haven USA - ZUMAg28_ 20200624_zaf_g28_021

USA, Christopher Columbus Statue in New Haven Connecticut wird entfernt June 24, 2020, New Haven, CT, USA: A statue of Christopher Columbus is lifted by a crane and removed from Wooster Square Park in New Haven, Connecticut. The statue holds deep ties to the Italian-American community there, but to others it is a symbol of the oppression of indigenous peoples. It was first erected in 1892, and later recast in bronze in 1955. Prior to the statueâ€⠢s removal, protesters for and against the statue s removal demonstrated, and some altercations broke out. The statue will remain in the custody of the City. Plans are for it to eventually move to the Knights of Columbus Museum, also in New Haven. New Haven USA - ZUMAg28_ 20200624_zaf_g28_021

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USA, Christopher Columbus Statue in New Haven Connecticut wird entfernt June 24, 2020, New Haven, CT, USA: A statue of Christopher Columbus is lifted by a crane and removed from Wooster Square Park in New Haven, Connecticut. The statue holds deep ties to the Italian-American community there, but to others it is a symbol of the oppression of indigenous peoples. It was first erected in 1892, and later recast in bronze in 1955. Prior to the statueâ€⠢s removal, protesters for and against the statue s removal demonstrated, and some altercations broke out. The statue will remain in the custody of the City. Plans are for it to eventually move to the Knights of Columbus Museum, also in New Haven. New Haven USA - ZUMAg28_ 20200624_zaf_g28_021

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