DeSantis signs legislation establishing ‘Victims of Communism Day’ in Florida
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Going forward, Nov. 7 every year will be known as Victims of Communism Day in the state of Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation establishing the day during a news conference at the Freedom Tower in Miami on Monday.
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DeSantis said the legislation requires the state’s public schools to observe the day and educate students on “the evils of communism.”
During the news conference, DeSantis also approved $25 million to support repairs and renovations to the Freedom Tower and the renaming of three roads for Cubans who fought against Fidel Castro in Cuba.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Honors Victims of Communism https://t.co/0B0oefnqeI
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 9, 2022
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