Whose statues should represent NC in DC? Vote in our poll

Who should be the face of North Carolina history? Tell us what you think.

The U.S. Capitol holds statues of two historic figures from each state. North Carolina’s current contributions are two former governors, Zebulon Vance and Charles Aycock.

But not for long. A statue of Billy Graham that will be unveiled this week will replace the one of Aycock, who campaigned in favor of white supremacy in the 1890s.

Vance, whose statue will remain, enslaved people and served as an officer for the Confederacy, The News & Observer previously reported.

The statues must be of famous North Carolinians who have died. As the law describes them:

“... statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two in number for each State, of deceased persons who have been citizens thereof, and illustrious for their historic renown or for distinguished civic or military services such as each State may deem to be worthy of this national commemoration.”

Who should represent NC in the Capitol?

Who do you think should represent North Carolina in the Capitol?

We asked you to give us suggestions, and now it’s time to vote. Tell us in this poll who you’d like to see as a statue.

A note: This poll is not scientific. You can vote as many times as you’d like. We’ll close this poll after 48 hours.

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This story was originally published May 12, 2024 at 5:50 AM with the headline "Whose statues should represent NC in DC? Vote in our poll."