Savannah renames historic square after Susie King Taylor, breaking with its slavery-era past

This photo provided by the Library of Congress shows a portrait of Susie King Taylor, who served more than three years as nurse with the 33rd U.S. Colored Troops Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, although officially enrolled as a laundress. She also taught children and adults to read while serving with the regiment. Georgia's oldest city, steeped in history predating the American Revolution, made a historic break with its slavery-era past, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, as Savannah's city council voted to rename a downtown square in honor of Taylor. (Courtesy of Library of Congress via AP)