National Park Service retracts plans to remove William Penn statue from historic Philadelphia park following backlash
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By Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — When you think of Philadelphia’s iconic historic landmarks, you might think of Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell. But for the past week, federal, state and local officials have been focused on a lesser-known open air museum smaller than a city block.
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The National Park Service withdrew a proposal Monday to take down a statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site as part of a renovation that touched off a torrent of criticism over the legacy of the man who founded the province of Pennsylvania.
By Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — When you think of Philadelphia’s iconic historic landmarks, you might think of Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell. But for the past week, federal, state and local officials have been focused on a lesser-known open air museum smaller than a city block.
The Biden administration is planning to permanently remove a statue of William Penn from Philadelphia's Welcome Park to provide a "more inclusive experience for visitors," it announced in a press release.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The National Park Service withdrew a proposal Monday to take down a statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site as part of a renovation that touched off a torrent of criticism over the legacy of the man who founded the province of Pennsylvania.
The Biden administration scrapped its plan to permanently remove a statue of William Penn from Philadelphia’s Welcome Park, claiming the controversial proposal "was released prematurely and had not been subject to a complete internal agency review."
William Penn's statue in a Philadelphia park will remain, the National Park Service said Monday night, retracting a proposal announced just days earlier.
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