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How Trump erased the story of George Washington’s slave, Ona Judge, who fled from Philadelphia to freedom

In late January, the National Park Service dismantled the slavery exhibit at Philadelphia Independence National Historic Park.

12.02.2026 1

Fortune

Timothy Welbeck

Martha Washington’s enslaved maid Ona Judge made a daring escape to freedom – but the National Park Service has erased her story from Philadelphia exhibit

Ona Judge was one of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia.

11.02.2026 2

The Conversation

Timothy Welbeck

What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans

As one critic asked, has Juneteenth devolved ‘into an exploitative and profit-driven enterprise for companies that disregard the true significance...

17.06.2025 3

The Conversation

Timothy Welbeck