Trump Administration Edits National Park Service Pages, Reducing References to Slavery and Marginalized Groups

Recent changes to federal websites, including the Underground Railroad webpage, reflect a broader effort to reshape historical narratives under an Executive Order targeting 'anti-American ideology.'

• The National Park Service has revised its Underground Railroad webpage, removing Harriet Tubman's portrait and reducing mentions of slavery in favor of highlighting 'Black/White cooperation.'
• Edits to federal webpages include the removal of references to slavery, systemic racism, and marginalized groups from historical site descriptions and educational materials.
• An Executive Order signed in March 2025 instructs federal institutions, including the Smithsonian, to eliminate content deemed divisive or inconsistent with 'shared American values.'
• Critics argue these changes erase critical aspects of U.S. history, while the Trump administration defends them as efforts to promote unity and avoid divisive narratives.
• The National Park Service has stated its commitment to preserving nuanced historical accounts, despite growing public and media scrutiny over the recent edits.

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