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US judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

In ruling, judge cited quote from Orwell’s novel 1984 describing process by which authoritarians rewrite history A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Monday ordered the National Park Service to reinstal

16 Feb, 23:36 — 17 Feb, 03:40
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APVery High50d ago

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia - AP News

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia  AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual50d ago

US judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

In ruling, judge cited quote from Orwell’s novel 1984 describing process by which authoritarians rewrite history A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Monday ordered the National Park Service to reinstall a slavery exhibit at a Philadelphia historic site, pending the outcome of ongoing litigation after the city sued the federal government over its removal. The National Park Service last month dismantled and removed a long-established slavery-related exhibit at the Independence National Historical park, which holds the former residence of George Washington, in response to Donald Trump’s claims, which have been rejected by civil rights groups, of “anti-American ideology” at historical and cultural institutions. Continue reading...

By Robert Mackey and agencies

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DWHigh50d ago

US judge orders reinstatement of Washington slavery exhibit

The exhibit about people enslaved by George Washington was removed in January. Judge compared Trump administration to Ministry of Truth in dystopian Orwell novel "1984."

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The IndependentMostly Factual50d ago

Protesters block New York’s 5th Avenue during flashmob in front of Trump Tower on Presidents Day

The profanity-packed action was one of numerous demonstrations held across the country, from New England to California’s Coachella Valley

By Io Dodds

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