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Vieux Carré Commission to discuss removal of Battle of Liberty Place monument Wednesday
By Juan Sanchez
UPDATED 4:20 PM CDT Sep 01, 2015
NEW ORLEANS —A public hearing will be held Wednesday afternoon to discuss the removal of a Confederate monument located near the Mississippi Riverfront.
The city of New Orleans announced this week the Vieux Carré Commission will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Council Chambers.
According to city leaders, the VCC will consider the removal of the Battle of Liberty Place monument, near Canal Street and Convention Center Boulevard ...
http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/vieux-carr-commission-to-discuss-removal-of-battle-of-liberty-place-monument-wednesday/35046094