A large crowd cheers as the statue of the former US Vice President John C. Calhoun and defender of slavery is taken down in Charleston, South Carolina on Wednesday (June 24). <br /><br />The historical figure, vice president from 1825 to 1832, was voted for its removal late Tuesday from its downtown square by the Charleston's city council with an unanimous vote. <br /><br />"On Wednesday 6/24/20 after much public outcry the John C. Calhoun statue located in Marion Square in Charleston, SC was officially removed by the City of Charleston. John C. Calhoun was a defender of slavery and led the cause of state's rights that led to the Civil War," said filmer Matthew Carson.<br /><br />"Hundreds gathered to see the memorial come down as straps were wrapped around the more than 100-foot statue of the politician from the Palmetto State. Crews were struggling to bring the monument down by into Wednesday afternoon as a lift failed and another crane was being brought in to help."
