Christopher Columbus statue is being removed from the Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. July 24, 2020. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski
(Reuters) - Chicago temporarily removed two statues of Christopher Columbus on Friday and announced it would reassess the appropriateness of all its monuments, a week after protesters had tried to topple one of the statues, leading to a violent clash with police.
"This step is about an effort to protect public safety and to preserve a safe space for an inclusive and democratic public dialogue about our city's symbols," Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office said in a statement.
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