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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://twitter.com/GovernorShapiro/status/1744502454048178194

Shapiro went directly to the Biden Administration to "correct" the decision.[/quote]

The “decision” was never made. The proposal is still in the comments period. Though you know this because it has been post multiple times. Rock on anti woke maga warrior. Keep making things up![/quote]

The National Park Service has withdrawn a proposal to permanently remove a statue of William Penn as part of its rehabilitation of Welcome Park in Old City, saying the plan was “released prematurely and had not been subject to a complete internal agency review.”

The sudden reversal posted Monday evening came after a barrage of complaints, often spearheaded by Republicans. But high-profile Democrats such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also voiced concerns. In a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Shapiro wrote on Monday evening, “My team has been in contact with the Biden Administration throughout the day to correct this decision. I’m pleased Welcome Park will remain the rightful home of this William Penn statue.”

It’s a sharp change from an announcement by NPS on Friday to remove the centerpiece statue of William Penn permanently and redesign the park to highlight Native American history. That plan marked a major shift, considering that the park was built on the site of Penn’s home, the Slate Roof House, and is named for the ship, Welcome, that transported him from England.

Representatives for the National Park Service could not be reached for comment Monday after they sought public comment on the proposal to remove the statue.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/william-penn-statue-philadelphia-welcome-park-removal-20240108.html
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