Trump removed dozens of National Park Service signs, exhibits to purge those that ‘disparage Americans’

"Erasing History: Trump-Era Removal of National Park Exhibits Sparks Concerns Over Censorship and Lost Heritage A shocking new court filing has shed light on a previously unknown effort by the Trump administration to remove dozens of materials from national parks across the United States. At least 37 National Park Service sites were affected, with items ranging from signs and exhibits to films being taken down. The rationale behind the removals, as stated by the Trump administration, was to eliminate items that 'disparage Americans,' but critics argue that this move was a thinly veiled attempt to censor and erase parts of American history that are deemed uncomfortable or unpopular. As the full extent of the removals becomes clear, historians and preservationists are sounding the alarm over the potential loss of cultural heritage and the impact on our understanding of the country's complex past."

Dozens of materials, including signs, exhibits and films, were removed from national parks as part of a Trump administration effort to remove items that it says “disparage Americans." A new court filing reveals that dozens of objects were removed from at least 37 National Park Service (NPS) sites.  While the descriptions of what was removed are vague, the...