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Government moves to national scrub park sites of negative history

Summary

The National Park Service has been directed to remove or change signs in parks that negatively describe historical figures. This plan specifically affects sites like George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where slavery was part of history.

Key Facts

  • The government wants the National Park Service to change signs seen as disparaging historical figures.
  • The deadline for making these changes is Wednesday.
  • One of the locations affected is George Washington’s house in Philadelphia.
  • The signs at this site mention that George Washington owned slaves.
  • The goal is to adjust or remove content that is viewed as negatively portraying these figures.

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