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July 15, 2026
Trump Administration's New Slavery Panels Criticized for Whitewashing History
- The Trump administration has installed new panels at the President's House in Philadelphia, which critics argue whitewash the history of slavery and omit significant details.
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker condemned the nighttime installation, stating it undermines community trust and violates legal agreements.
- The city of Philadelphia has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to restore the original panels, with plans for a rehearing on the case in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
4 Sources
- Federal government installs reworked panels about slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia homeJul 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM · ABC News
- Trump administration follows through on pledge to rework panels about slavery at George Washington’s Philadelphia homeJul 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM · CNN
- Trump admin replaces slavery memorial at President's House in PhiladelphiaJul 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM · ABC News
- Trump administration replaces slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia homeJul 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM · Independent