President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 proposed black historical figures American Heroes National Garden During the White House reception on Thursday at Black History Month.
“We're now choosing our final site. It's between different states that we really want that. Trump can count in front of a crowd of guests stuffed into the East Room. It honors hundreds of Americans who have lived in the past, including the number of black American icons.
“The gardens feature mostly incredible women like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and Colletta Scott King,” he told the sound of applause. Ta.
Last month, the president Fixed His original executive order achieved the goal of completing the site “before the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.” He outlined his first executive order to achieve the goals of doing so. As much as possible. ”
He pointed out that black men would also pay tribute to the sculpture.
“We produce some of the most beautiful works of art in the form of statues for men like Frederick Douglas, Booker T. Washington and Jackie Robinson. What a wonderful athlete he was. Martin -Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali.” President Trump said.
“And the late Kobe Bryant.”
The large group includes civil rights activists, world-renowned singers and athletes who broke sports barriers during quarantine.
“The National Garden is built to reflect the wonderful splendor of our country's timeless exceptionalism. It is the first time that citizens, young and old, will renew their vision of greatness and have made it into the parliament. It will be a place where I can take on the challenges I have given to all Americans in my speech.[b]Eve yourself, believe in your future, once more, in America,” the president explained in his 2021 executive order.
Decorated NBA and Olympic champion Bryant is someone who recently died to gain recognition on the site.
“During Black History Month, we pay tribute to these heroes and many others, not just because they are black heroes, but because they are American heroes that inspire us all.” Trump declared. Thursday's event was attended by professional golfer Tiger Woods, Sen. Tim Scott (Rs.C.), and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
His comments come in the wake of recent controversy over a series of executive orders banning diversity, equity and inclusion measures in the federal workforce, public education and the military.
