A statue of George Washington was put on display in the Florida Capitol on Thursday as part of the state’s celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of its founding, to take place next year.

Ron DeSantis on Thursday helped unveil a bronze statue of George Washington in the state Capitol. Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd said the statue, on loan from the Mount Vernon Ladies ...

"Now, thousands of people who visit Florida's Capitol building every year will see the statue, and will inspire patriotism and remind people of the civic virtue embodied in President Washington." ...