JOURNAL ARTICLE

We've Never Agreed About George Washington and Slavery.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MARKS, JOHN GARRISON 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the ongoing debate over how to acknowledge George Washington's complex legacy as both an enslaver and emancipator, highlighted by the recent removal of a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House. It traces 250 years of American disputes over Washington's involvement with slavery, showing how his image has been variously celebrated, criticized, or erased to serve differing political and cultural agendas. The article emphasizes that these debates reflect broader national conflicts over the meanings of liberty, justice, and history, and suggests that removing such exhibits does not resolve the underlying tensions surrounding Washington's legacy.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:191109058
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