The US revives the Christopher Columbus monument.

A sculpture of the famous navigator Christopher Columbus has been erected on the White House grounds. This move reflects Washington's efforts to reshape American cultural and historical icons.

A replica of the Christopher Columbus statue is located right next to the President's Office. (Source: CNN)

The structure, nearly 4 meters tall, was erected outside the Eisenhower Administrative Office Building.

This is a replica of the artwork that was pulled down in Baltimore during the 2020 anti-racism protests.

Despite being located opposite the Renwick Gallery and near the central business district, this site is currently not open to the public for free visits.

According to a press release from the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, the new statue contains fragments of the old one.

This organization collaborated with relevant authorities to bring the statue to Washington to honor Italian-American culture and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation.

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“For immigrants, the name Christopher Columbus is a symbol of pride and cultural identity. For over a century, we have overcome many prejudices and difficulties in living here thanks to the achievements left behind by Columbus,” said Basil Russo, President of the organization.

In a letter to the organization, President Donald Trump praised them for bringing the work to Washington, stating: “Christopher Columbus is America’s first hero. On his voyage in 1492, the explorer carried thousands of years of human philosophical knowledge across the Atlantic to America.”

In recent years, a segment of the public has maintained a negative attitude towards this historical figure. As a result, many statues dedicated to him have been removed nationwide.

White House spokesman Davis Ingle told The New York Times : “To us, Christopher Columbus was a courageous hero. We are committed to ensuring that future generations will remember this Italian explorer.”

Following large-scale protests in 2020, several controversial monuments across the country were dismantled, particularly those related to the Confederacy. The White House's current move is part of the administration's efforts to restore these monuments.

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