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Bedford Bust Removed From State Capitol

By Ronni Chase Jul 23, 2021 | 12:16 PM

After decades of being on display, the bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest has been removed from the Tennessee Capitol.  Bedford was also a Ku Klux Klan leader and the bust has been a controversial issue since its installation in 1978.  The bust has been moved to the Tennessee State Museum.