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Sir Francis Drake Statue Removed In Marin County
The city of Larkspur temporarily removed its Sir Francis Drake statue in response to protesters planning to take it down themselves.

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The city of Larkspur temporarily removed its Sir Francis Drake statue in response to protesters planning to take it down themselves.

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