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It is not only at the Prsident's house in Philadelphia where it was rewriting history. It is attempting to erase it and delete scientific information all over.

https://democracyforward.org/news/press-releases/e...

In March 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing the rewriting and sanitization of American history and science at national parks. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum followed suit on May 20, issuing a secretary’s order that launched the implementation of the president’s directive within the National Park Service (NPS). These orders have forced NPS staff to remove or censor exhibits that share factually accurate and relevant history and scientific knowledge.

The National Park Service escalated its implementation of the Secretary’s order in January 2026, with interpretive signs — detailing the contributions of historically marginalized populations, atrocities perpetuated against particular communities, and the long term impact of scientific developments — either removed or flagged for removal. Those reportedly include the following examples:

Many examples follow at the link above.

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It is not only at the Prsident's house in Philadelphia where it was rewriting history. It is attempting to erase it and delete scientific information all over.

Pretty much MAGA’s stance these days.

“You can’t handle the truth!”

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As some commented, during the Bush 43 junta "1984 was not intended as a 'how to' manual".

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