Controversial Jefferson Davis Statue At The University Of Texas Vandalized

By Joshua Fechter, San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Express-News
Thu, 04/16/2015 - 3:05pm

A statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis on the University of Texas campus that student leaders voted last month was vandalized overnight.

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