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San Francisco reassessing public monuments of past and future: Here's a look at city's art history

San Francisco is re-examining its monuments and memorials as officials and residents alike question whether the city's public art reflects its history and values. The reassessment comes after years of political and public pressure that has prompted changes to how the city presents its history.

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San Francisco is re-examining its monuments and memorials as officials and residents alike question whether the city's public art reflects its history and values. The reassessment comes after years of political and public pressure that has prompted changes to how the city presents its history.

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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s linked item, San Francisco reassessing public monuments of past and future: Here’s a look at city’s art history, San Francisco is re-examining its monuments and memorials as officials and residents alike question whether the city’s public art reflects its history and values. The reassessment comes after years of political and public pressure that has prompted changes to how the city presents its history.

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