Gov. DeSantis Unveils Lincoln Statue in The Villages Ahead of America 250
The bronze monument is part of Florida’s America 250 initiative to place statues of prominent historical leaders across the state.
- On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a bronze statue of President Abraham Lincoln in Wildwood, Florida, as part of the state's America250FL initiative celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
- Florida holds a complex history with the 16th president; in 1861, the state seceded from the Union while only 140,000 people lived there, including roughly 60,000 enslaved citizens.
- DeSantis highlighted Lincoln's legal fight against the 1857 Dred Scott Supreme Court decision, emphasizing the president's commitment to free labor and abolishing slavery.
- The governor announced plans to install future monuments for President Andrew Jackson and Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, continuing the state's effort to honor historical figures.
- State tourism officials noted the America250FL program is intentionally expanding its focus on heritage tourism, creating enduring tributes for future generations of residents and visitors.
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Gov. DeSantis introduces Abraham Lincoln statue in Central Florida as part of state's celebrations for America250
Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of Florida's ongoing effort to mark the nation's 250th anniversary on Tuesday.
DeSantis unveils Abraham Lincoln statue in The Villages ahead of U.S. 250th anniversary
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new monument of President Abraham Lincoln on Tuesday, continuing the state’s ongoing historical efforts ahead of the America250FL initiative ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The permanent monument, located in the Central Florida retirement community of The Villages, is part of the state’s America250FL initiative. The… The post DeSantis unveils Abraham Lincoln statue in The Villages ahead …
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