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National Parks Seek Feedback on America's Difficult Histories

6/29/2025

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National parks nationwide are seeking visitor feedback on how they present challenging aspects of American history, a response to a Trump-era executive order promoting a more favorable narrative. While some visitors advocate for a fuller representation of difficult histories, questions about the authenticity of this feedback have led the Department of the Interior to initiate a review process.

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National parks nationwide are seeking visitor feedback on how they present challenging aspects of American history, a response to a Trump-era executive order promoting a more favorable narrative. While some visitors advocate for a fuller representation of difficult histories, questions about the authenticity of this feedback have led the Department of the Interior to initiate a review process.