Summary
The National Park Service has taken down an exhibit about slavery from the President’s House memorial in Philadelphia after an order from President Donald Trump. This action is part of a directive issued in March, aimed at changing how American history is presented in national parks.
Key Facts
- The exhibit was located at the President’s House memorial in Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park.
- President Trump issued an executive order in March, called "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."
- The order instructed the Interior Department to remove materials that the administration viewed as promoting a "corrosive ideology" about American history.
- In September, multiple exhibits and signs related to slavery were removed from national parks across the United States.
- A notable item removed included a famous photo of a former slave with scars on his back.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum emphasized that park signage should highlight the achievements and progress of the American people.
