Columbus Statue Replica Graces White House Grounds
March 23, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Baltimore Sun

A stunning replica of Baltimore's Christopher Columbus statue, toppled by rioters in 2020 and dumped in the harbor amid George Floyd unrest, now stands proudly on White House grounds near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Father-son team Tilghman and Will Hemsley crafted the 13-foot marble tribute using salvaged pieces, gifting it via the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations and Italian American Organizations United. Read more about this...