Ruth Bader Ginsburg Will Be Honored With A Statue In Her Hometown Of Brooklyn
A statue honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be built in her hometown of Brooklyn.
New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement on Sept. 19, just one day after Justice Ginsburg died from complications due to pancreatic cancer at the age of 87.
Cuomo said he would appoint a commission to select an artist and determine a selection process for the statue to honor Ginsburg, who served on the Supreme Court for 27 years.
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“While the family of New York mourns Justice Ginsburg’s death, we remember proudly that she started her incredible journey right here in Brooklyn,” he said in a statement. “Her legacy will live on in the progress she created for our society, and this statue will serve as a physical reminder of her many contri...