National Parks removing historical items Trump administration found 'disparaged' U.S.

By Frank Langfitt,

A Martínez

Published September 17, 2025 at 4:49 AM EDT

Wednesday is the deadline for National Parks across the country to remove any signs, statues or memorials the Trump administration believes reflect negatively on the country.

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