Controversy Over Censorship of Slavery History in U.S. National Parks
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The historic photograph 'Scourged Back,' depicting the scars of slavery, has become a focal point in the debate over how American history, especially slavery, should be presented in museums amid political efforts to alter or remove such content, raising concerns about censorship and historical accuracy.
- ‘Scourged Back’ exposed the horror of slavery. Now it’s embroiled in America’s censorship debate CNN
- National park to remove photo of enslaved man’s scars The Washington Post
- Trump admin reportedly removes slavery history from national parks MSNBC News
- Park Service Is Ordered to Take Down Some Materials on Slavery and Tribes The New York Times
- Parks Group Demands Truth: History of Slavery Cannot Be Erased From Our Parks National Parks Conservation Association
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