Slavery Displays Taken Down in Philadelphia After Trump Directive

A series of informational signs about slavery were removed from the President’s House in Philadelphia, a site that commemorates the lives of enslaved individuals who served Presidents Washington and Adams. This decision follows an executive order by President Trump aimed at removing “divisive narratives” from federal historic sites. Local activists and political leaders have condemned the removal, calling it an effort to whitewash history. Despite the removal, the park service’s website continues to acknowledge the paradox of slavery and freedom at the site.

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