Trump admin replaces slavery memorial at President's House in Philadelphia
Summary
The Trump administration replaced informational panels at the slavery memorial at the President’s House in Philadelphia, where George Washington enslaved nine people. This change has sparked criticism from advocacy groups and the city of Philadelphia, which is engaged in a legal battle to keep the original panels.Key Facts
- The President’s House in Philadelphia was George Washington’s residence from 1790 to 1797 and the site where he enslaved nine men and women.
- The National Park Service (NPS), overseen by the Interior Department, installed new panels at the slavery memorial.
- The new panels emphasize historical context and acknowledge slavery’s evils, according to Interior Department officials.
- Advocates, including the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), say the new panels downplay the brutality of slavery and Washington’s role.
- Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit to restore and protect the original slavery memorial panels.
- A court ruling allows NPS to replace the exhibit while the lawsuit is ongoing.
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker criticized the overnight replacement and said the city will seek a rehearing in court.
- The original exhibit had 34 panels, but it is unclear how many remain after the replacement.
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