Victor Copeland: Why is Chief Massassoit the only Capitol statue without police tape?

(Photo courtesy of the Utah State Capitol) A statue of Chief Massasoit by Utah artist Cyrus E. Dallin in front of the East doors of the Capitol. Massasoit was a Native American who greeted pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass.

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Victor Copeland: Why is Chief Massassoit the only Capitol statue without police tape?

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