Trump's directive impacts national parks, specifically targeting signs deemed derogatory towards 'rich white men.' Muir Woods National Monument must remove contextual sticky notes acknowledging John Muir's racist history and other problematic aspects of national park founders. This decision complies with an executive order to avoid any indications that could be construed as disparaging to white men, even those connected to historical injustices. Previously, a project titled 'History Under Construction' aimed to address these issues, adding context to signage without altering it significantly, but is now under threat from the directive.
"A sweeping new Trump directive orders national parks to remove any signs that might 'disparage Americans, or hurt the sensitive egos of rich white men.'"},{
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