Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida's New Statues of Founding Fathers and Civics Education

Florida's Commemoration of Founding Fathers

• 🏛️ Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is actively erecting new statues and remembrances of the country's founders, contrasting with other states that have removed them.
• 🇺🇸 A statue of George Washington has been acquired and placed in the Florida capital.
• 🗺️ Statues of Thomas Jefferson have been delivered to Jefferson County, with plans for similar installations in Franklin, Hamilton, Madison, and Monroe Counties.
• 🚀 The initiative aims to ensure people understand the significance and importance of the nation's foundations.

Emphasis on American Civics Education

• 📚 Florida is implementing a robust speech and debate initiative for civics education, aiming to provide students with a foundational understanding of American principles.
• 🧠 DeSantis believes it's crucial for students to have a solid philosophical basis for understanding what it means to be an American and the sacrifices made for the country.
• ✅ The goal is to ensure graduates are not