Caesar Rodney

President Donald Trump's 'Spirit of '76' exhibit at Freedom Plaza honors lesser-known Revolutionary War heroes, including Caesar Rodney, through 22 statues and installations. The display, part of America's 250th anniversary celebration, highlights figures like Rodney, who cast Delaware's decisive vote for independence despite illness, and ordinary soldiers whose stories reflect Revolutionary sacrifices.

Wilmington officials are considering renaming or redesigning Rodney Square to honor Joe Biden, Delaware’s only president, after removing a statue of enslaver Caesar Rodney. The city explores options like a Biden statue, plaque, or renaming the park, aiming to highlight civil rights and Delaware’s history.

A new report reveals Delaware statesman Caesar Rodney enslaved at least 26 people, contradicting his role in signing the Declaration of Independence. The city of Wilmington commissioned the report amid debates over his statue’s removal, which was stored in 2020 due to racial unrest following George Floyd’s death.

President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior installed a patriotic exhibit at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., featuring Revolutionary War figures Caesar Rodney and 12 soldiers. The site, previously associated with protests including those following George Floyd's death in 2020, now highlights America's 250th anniversary themes with the new installation.

The Trump administration installed a patriotic exhibition at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., featuring Caesar Rodney and 12 Revolutionary War soldiers. The site, previously associated with protests including those during the 2020 George Floyd riots, now highlights historical figures as part of preparations for America's 250th anniversary celebrations.