US EditionNational Park Service removes references to Harriet Tubman from ‘Underground Railroad’ webpage
- The National Park Service removed Harriet Tubman's reference and a quote from its 'Underground Railroad' webpage, along with terms like 'enslaved' and references to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, following changes under the Trump administration.
- Fergus Bordewich, a historian, criticized Tubman's removal as 'both offensive and absurd,' while Janell Hobson emphasized Tubman's legacy as a crucial hero in American history.
- The National Park Service restored the original content after facing backlash about the revised webpage, which had inaccurately portrayed the Underground Railroad’s history.
- The changes were reportedly made without approval from National Park Service leadership and prompted concerns from the National Parks Conservation Association.
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NPS restores Harriet Tubman mention in Underground Railroad page after edits made ‘without approval’
The National Park Service reversed controversial edits to a webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad she helped lead in the 1800s. On Sunday, it was revealed that references, an image, and a quote attributed to Tubman had been…
Harriet Tubman quote restored to National Parks’ Underground Railroad webpage after backlash - National
'Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park Service’s website were made without approval from NPS leadership nor Department leadership,' a spokesperson said.
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