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Conflict over William Penn statue removal in Philadelphia misses a point – Penn himself might have objected to it

  • Written by Andrew Murphy, Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan
Conflict over William Penn statue removal in Philadelphia misses a point – Penn himself might have objected to itA statue of William Penn stands at Welcome Park in Philadelphia. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The National Park Service’s proposed removal of a statue of William Penn from Philadelphia’s Welcome Park turned out to be short-lived. Announced on Jan. 5, 2024, the proposal was quickly pulled from consideration due to a public firestorm.

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