Philadelphia Rewrites Slavery History | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Philadelphia’s historic President’s House has sparked outrage after replacing stark panels detailing slavery under George and Martha Washington with softer, sanitized versions—prompting accusations of historical whitewashing and sparking a legal battle that’s now reached the appeals court. The change, tied to a federal executive order promoting “greatness” over difficult history, drew condemnation from the mayor and activist groups, who argue the revision erases painful truths. A lower court initially sided with the city, ordering panels removed, but an appeals court reversed that decision…