In 1987 , Henry called for the removal of a portrait of former Governor William G. Brownlow from the state capitol .
William G. Brownlow had denied voting rights to Confederate veterans for 15 years after the war .
In 1987 , Henry called for the removal of a portrait of former Governor William G. Brownlow from the state capitol , because Brownlow had denied voting rights to Confederate veterans for 15 years after the war .