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A federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration, allowing it to remove slavery-themed exhibits from George Washington’s former Philadelphia home — a move that reverses a lower court’s order. The judges ruled the city’s contract claims weren’t strong enough to force the government to preserve the panels. This decision comes amid a broader controversy over an executive order banning content deemed to “inappropriately disparage Americans,” just days after another judge ordered restoration of altered exhibits. Advocacy groups, who spent years ensuring the stories of enslaved people at the site were told accurately, are deeply disappointed and vow to continue fighting for historical truth. The city, which contributed millions to the exhibit’s creation, argued the federal government must consult them before changing displays — but the appeals court interpreted the contract as giving the government final authority over what narratives are presented at national parks.

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