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National Park Service Restores Tubman, Faces History Backlash

4/8/2025

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History

Tubman Reinstated, History Preserved

After facing significant backlash, the National Park Service has reinstated Harriet Tubman's image and references to slavery on its Underground Railroad webpage. Critics claim these edits are part of a troubling trend to whitewash American history, erasing the vital contributions of Black Americans and reshaping narratives to fit a political agenda.

History

Smithsonian Defends History

Donald Trump's administration is under fire for trying to change slavery-related content at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Critics, like Nikole Hannah-Jones, warn this move threatens to erase vital historical truths. In response, Smithsonian officials are rallying bipartisan support to safeguard the museum's integrity, which drew over a million visitors last year.

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Tubman Reinstated, History Preserved

After facing significant backlash, the National Park Service has reinstated Harriet Tubman's image and references to slavery on its Underground Railroad webpage. Critics claim these edits are part of a troubling trend to whitewash American history, erasing the vital contributions of Black Americans and reshaping narratives to fit a political agenda.

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