Many influential figures in early American history were slave owners, including most early US Presidents. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson owned many slaves and today are honored on US currency. Should historically significant Americans who owned slaves be honored today on money, public monuments, statues, building/school names, etc.? What factors do you think should be considered when deciding whether such historical figures should receive public honors? ew roider

Many influential figures in early American history were slave owners, including most early US Presidents. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson owned many slaves and today are honored on US currency. Should historically significant Americans who owned slaves be honored today on money, public monuments, statues, building/school names, etc.? What factors do you think should be considered when deciding whether such historical figures should receive public honors? ew roider