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American History

hlthe2b

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1. When Trump's National Park Service took down mentions of Tubman re: Underground Railroad...

Reply to Dennis Donovan (Original post)

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:06 PM

Apr 28

I could not be shocked, but pissed as hell. The backlash had to have been as much as for DOD's removal of Jackie Robinson.

The outrage is exhausting, though. We can't let these things go unaddressed, so, Duers, pace yourselves.

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Extremely rare photograph of Harriet Tubman lying in her casket - 1913 [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 28 OP

When Trump's National Park Service took down mentions of Tubman re: Underground Railroad... hlthe2b Apr 28 #1

Trump and his CABAL DENVERPOPS Apr 28 #2

Yep. Good point. We CANNOT let these things go unaddressed. Keep the TRUTH alive. calimary Apr 28 #6

Very enchanting photo - thanks for posting. n/t iluvtennis Apr 28 #3

What a very interesting piece of history! pioche4 Apr 28 #4

A local historian has a cache of records and photographs online Dennis Donovan Apr 29 #10

Wow I didn't know that she died that late. live love laugh Apr 28 #5

Ray Bradbury topcelts Apr 28 #7

Thank you for this! If I could have just 1 oz. of her Quakerfriend Apr 28 #8

Brings tears to my eyes. A true American hero! NT Trueblue Texan Apr 28 #9

Rest in Paradise, Minty Niagara Apr 29 #11

Wow, what a photo, very beautiful. THE Conductor! American Hero! TY electric_blue68 May 2 #12