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Wilmington to remove and store statues of Columbus, Caesar Rodney pending 'discussion'
Photo: City of Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. - Officials in Wilmington, Delaware have announced they will remove statues of Christopher Columbus and Caesar Rodney an allow for discussion about the display of historical figures.The Columbus statue on Delaware Avenue was removed Friday morning, and the Rodney statue is scheduled to be removed this weekend.Mayor Mike Purzycki says the statues will be removed and will be stored so " there can be an overdue discussion about the public display of historical figures and events."City officials also say they have been monitoring social media posts indicating that individuals and groups may be planning to damage or remove the statues themselves.“We cannot erase history, as painful as it may be, but we