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    Robert Byrd

    American politician

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  1. www.cnn.com › 2020/07/01 › politicsCapitol Hill grappling with Confederate statues and ... - CNN

    Jul 1, 2020 · But it’s not just the statues of Confederate figures. Two rooms in the Senate are named in honor of former Sens. Strom Thurmond and Robert Byrd, both known segregationists.

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    • Robert C. Byrd Photograph Collection - Robert C. Byrd Center for ...
    • West Virginia State Capitol Robert Byrd Statue | Joseph | Flickr
    • ROBERT C. BYRD | This statue of Senator Robert C. Byrd stand… | Flickr
    • State Capitol, Senator Robert C. Byrd | West virginia, History, Appalachian
    • Robert C. Byrd - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com
    • Bill to Remove Byrd Statue from Capitol Quietly Heads to House Floor ...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robert_ByrdRobert Byrd - Wikipedia

    Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr.; November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) was an American politician and musician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010. A Democrat, Byrd also served as a U.S. representative for six years, from 1953 until 1959.

  4. www.npr.org › 2021/06/29 › 1011303611The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S ...

    Jun 29, 2021 · The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to remove all Confederate statues from public display in the U.S. Capitol, along with replacing the bust of former Chief Justice of the United States...

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  6. wchstv.com › news › localBill proposed in West Virginia Senate calls for Byrd statue ...

    Feb 9, 2024 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate is proposing a statue at the state capitol of Robert C. Byrd be taken down and replaced with others’ likenesses.

  7. www.senate.gov › common › genericU.S. Senate: Senate Unveils Portrait of Senator Robert Byrd

    The U.S. Senate Commission on Art announces the unveiling of a new painting of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) at a ceremony in the historic Old Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol. The portrait, painted by Tennessee artist Michael Shane Neal, is part of the U.S. Senate Leadership Portrait Collection, which honors Senate leaders.

  8. www.biography.com › political-figure › robert-c-byrdRobert C. Byrd - Career, Life & Senate - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Political Figures. Robert C. Byrd is best known as the longest-serving senator and longest-serving member in the history of the United States Congress. Updated: May 25, 2021. Photo:...

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  10. www.pbs.org › newshour › politicsRemembering Sen. Robert C. Byrd’s Life and Legacy in ... - PBS

    Jun 28, 2010 · Sen. Robert C. Byrd — known for his staunch defense of the Constitution and for steering billions of dollars to his home state — died Monday after more than a half century representing West...