Barbara Rose Johns Statue Unveiled in U.S. Capitol
Update: 2025-12-17
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Barbara Rose Johns, a teenage civil rights activist, was honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol, replacing a Confederate Generals statue. Johns led a student strike for equal education in 1951, inspiring the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The ceremony, attended by prominent figures, celebrated her courage and commitment to liberty and justice.
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