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Trump Administration Removes Mention of Slavery from George Washington's Historic Home Exhibit
The Trump administration removed exhibits about slavery from the site of George Washington's home in Philadelphia, replacing them with new content deemed by historians as whitewashing the institution.
The Trump administration removed references to slavery from an exhibit at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia, replacing it with a revised version that is deemed by historians as whitewashing the institution's dark history, according to reports. The change was made without public input or explanation. Critics say this move erases the complex and painful legacy of slavery at the site. The exhibit's removal has sparked outrage among historians and preservationists in Philadelphia.
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