Kansas City 
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SOURCE: The Washington Post
November 6, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr.’s name removed from historic street by Kansas City voters
Voters agreed to remove Martin Luther King's name from city street signs.
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SOURCE: USA Today
4-3-17
Why is America’s preeminent World War I museum in Kansas City?
In Kansas City, community leaders formed the Liberty Memorial Association in 1919 and in just 10 days raised $2.5 million (about $34 million in today's dollars) to build a memorial. One-quarter of the city’s population donated to the cause.
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SOURCE: Kansas City Star
7-9-13
Theft of pioneer woman statue grabs attention
Independence wants its pioneer woman back.The recent theft and apparent destruction of the 6-foot bronze statue that for more than 20 years stood sentinel outside the National Frontier Trails Museum has been taken personally by residents and overland trails buffs.Museum officials are discussing a possible fundraising campaign to finance a replacement pioneer, and three sculptors already have volunteered their services....Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/09/4337559/replacement-considered-for-stolen.html#storylink=cpy
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