Independence Park removes slavery exhibit amid push to reframe U.S. history
TL;DR
Park staff dismantled a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, removing signage about George Washington’s slave ownership as part of a broader effort to address racism in historical displays, following related actions tied to a presidential executive-order push.
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- Park Service removes slavery exhibit at Independence Park in Philadelphia The Washington Post
- National Park Service Dismantles Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia The New York Times
- Trump admin removes memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington in Philadelphia ABC News
- Slavery displays removed from Philadelphia historical site after Trump directive CBS News
- The slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been removed following Trump administration push inquirer.com
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