Cornell restores Lincoln bust after removal prompted complaints

Published



The Cornell University library has announced that a bust of Abraham Lincoln will be restored to a place of prominent display several months after news reports noted it had been removed.

University librarian Elaine Westbrooks told the Washington Examiner she had directed the statue to be cleaned before being restored to the location in the library it occupied when the building opened over a century ago.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.