A Republican congressman from Florida is urging city officials in Sarasota to quash a plan that would move a statue celebrating the World War II victory over Japan away from its current Bayfront home. “It commemorates the celebration of VJ Day and the end of World War II,” Rep. Vern Buchanan wrote in a letter to the mayor and city commission. Shortly after Mendonsa’s death in 2019, vandals spray-painted “#MeToo” on the sculpture, according to the Sarasota Police Department. But Buchanan said the statue remains a popular landmark and has the support of many members of the local community. “The ‘Unconditional Surrender’ statue is extremely meaningful to the Sarasota’s veteran community and honors their sacrifices for our country.”The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Source: Fox News September 09, 2020 20:58 UTC