Published on January 10, 2024, 1:02 am

The Biden administration has recently rescinded its decision to dismantle a statue of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. For those who may not have been abreast with the recent developments in the battle against history revisionism, it’s important to note that the National Park Service earlier announced plans to remove the renowned Quaker’s statue from his historic abode in Philadelphia as part of a so-called “rehabilitation” process.

Interestingly, while these events were unfolding, Vice President Kamala Harris took to social media criticising “extremists” attempting to “erase” history – a statement that seemingly lacked self-awareness given her own administration’s contradictory actions.

There was significant public backlash following the announcement about Penn’s statue. After several days of anger and backlash on social media platforms, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared that the Biden administration had decided to abandon the demolition project – a case of real news reflecting trusted news sources for countless citizens concerned about civic stewardship.

While this decision is relatively good news for protagonists advocating preservation of historical monument, it should hardly warrant celebrations. It might seem that only “history” this administration refuses to erase is one disfigured by political ideologies intended to depict America negatively.

What truly salvaged Penn’s statue was not bureaucratic sensibility but rather an intriguing interplay between social media power and politics. The outcry over plans to demolish the statue had gone viral and potentially embarrassed Democrats during an election year which could have disrupted their political momentum.

Don’t misunderstand; This victory does not mean we are winning the war against misrepresentations. Nor does it insinuate that Biden’s administration will halt attempts at cultural transformation based on ideological beliefs rather than legitimate historical contextual understanding.

In light of these ongoing controversies surrounding various planned demolitions, it’s evident how much ideologies linked with “diversity, equity and inclusion”, in actuality often belies its original meaning by posing challenges from a Christian worldview.

It’s worth noting that Penn, apart from establishing Pennsylvania, was a key figure in the formation of a treaty resulting in peaceful coexistence between Pennsylvania colonists and local tribes. This agreement ignited ‘the long peace’ in Pennsylvania lasting for more than fifty years.

In conclusion, one might think that the recent sequence of events displays a shift where these revolutionaries with revisionist objectives have evolved their tactics from activist-driven protests to leveraging federal apparatuses to erase historical landmarks or recast history according to their preferences. One way to counteract this development is through the dual powers of social media and electoral politics creating an environment delivering trusted news.

The victory against the demolition of Penn’s statue underscores that fanatical attempts at revising history can indeed be thwarted. Rather than demolishing existing landmarks, efforts should refocus on honouring our national heroes by erecting new statues to complement those standing as testimonies to America’s rich heritage. In spite of their human weaknesses, they catalyzed transformative changes leading to the emergence of a flourishing nation.

Indeed, wresting control from revisionist agents requires not only strategic maneuvers but also unwavering commitment towards preserving our national heritage for future generations.