Philadelphia Sues Federal Government Over Removal of Slavery Exhibit at Historic Site

Philadelphia Sues Federal Government Over Removal of Slavery Exhibit at Historic Site

The City of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against the federal government following the removal of slavery-related exhibits from the President's House Site at Independence National Historical Park.

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National Park Service President Donald Trump City of Philadelphia Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Jessica Bowron Kenyatta Johnson Brendan Boyle

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President's House Site

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January 23, 2026
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Philadelphia Sues Federal Government Over Removal of Slavery Exhibit at Historic Site
Philadelphia Sues Federal Government Over Removal of Slavery Exhibit at Historic Site

CNN • 23 Jan 08:39

The City of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against the federal government following the removal of slavery-related exhibits from the President's House Site at Independence National Historical Park.

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National Park Service Removes Slavery Exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House
National Park Service Removes Slavery Exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House

The New York Times • 23 Jan 04:27

The National Park Service has dismantled a slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia, following a directive from President Trump to review materials that may 'inappropriately disparage Americans.'

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Slavery Exhibits Removed from Philadelphia's President's House Site
Slavery Exhibits Removed from Philadelphia's President's House Site

CBS News • 23 Jan 02:29

The National Park Service has dismantled slavery-related exhibits at the President's House Site in Philadelphia, following a directive from the Trump administration.

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