Pelosi Orders Confederate Portraits Removed From Capitol

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has requested the removal of portraits of former House speakers who were associated with the Confederacy from the US Capitol. This action coincides with Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the US. Pelosi emphasized that these portraits symbolize bigotry and racism, which have no place in the halls of democracy. Additionally, she has called for the removal of 11 Confederate statues from the National Statuary Hall collection.

What action did Speaker Pelosi request regarding Confederate symbols in the US Capitol?

• To remove portraits of former House speakers linked to the Confederacy

• To add more portraits of Confederate leaders

• To cover the portraits with educational plaques

• To relocate the portraits to a museum

Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned as having a portrait to be removed?

• Robert Hunter

• James Orr

• Howell Cobb

• Andrew Johnson

Why did Pelosi find the timing appropriate for the removal of the portraits?

• It was the end of the legislative session

• It was the anniversary of the Civil War

• It was Juneteenth, a day symbolizing freedom

• It coincided with a national holiday

What broader action did Pelosi call for regarding Confederate symbols?

• To create a new section for Confederate history

• To add more Confederate statues to the National Statuary Hall

• To remove 11 Confederate statues from the National Statuary Hall

• To rename the National Statuary Hall

What reason did Pelosi give for removing Confederate symbols from the Capitol?

• They are too costly to maintain

• They represent violent bigotry and racism

• They are not historically accurate

• They are outdated and irrelevant