Rep. Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Remove Nathan Bedford Forrest Bust From State Capitol
July 07, 2020
July 07, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him to take the lead on removal of the bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state Capitol at Wednesday's meeting of the State Capitol Commission.
Last year, Congressman Cohen also urged the governor to remove the bust in previous letters in January and February and also urged former Governor Hasl . . .
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him to take the lead on removal of the bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state Capitol at Wednesday's meeting of the State Capitol Commission.
Last year, Congressman Cohen also urged the governor to remove the bust in previous letters in January and February and also urged former Governor Hasl . . .