Men of Kentucky unite!
I heard that the Jefferson Davis statue at the capitol in Frankfort is being discussed for removal. Once again the few will dictate how we remember our history. President Davis was born here in Kentucky, as was President Lincoln. As a history teacher I feel it necessary to teach the whole history, and not just what is in a particular textbook. It would appear that the “winner” is again writing history for us by removing that which offends them. If you hail from the great state of Kentucky, please contact your local representative in Frankfort and let them know your position on this subject.
Humbly,
Christopher D.M. Helvey
I heard that the Jefferson Davis statue at the capitol in Frankfort is being discussed for removal. Once again the few will dictate how we remember our history. President Davis was born here in Kentucky, as was President Lincoln. As a history teacher I feel it necessary to teach the whole history, and not just what is in a particular textbook. It would appear that the “winner” is again writing history for us by removing that which offends them. If you hail from the great state of Kentucky, please contact your local representative in Frankfort and let them know your position on this subject.
Humbly,
Christopher D.M. Helvey
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