The National Archives has issued an apology for digitally altering an image from the Women’s March in 2017 that blurred our images that were critical of Donald Trump. The New York Times writes:
“We made a mistake,” began a statement the archives released on Saturday.
“The photo of protesters holding signs was part of an exhibit, “Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote,” which examined the struggle of women to gain the right to vote.
“But signs critical of the president that appeared in the photo — including one that said “God Hates Trump” — were doctored to blur out Mr. Trump’s name, according to The Washington Post, which first reported on the alterations.
The National Archive calls itself this country’s record keeper. But how accurate can the records be if they’re altered as to not offend Donald Trump?
In a statement to the Times, Miriam Kleiman, a spokeswoman said: “As a nonpartisan, nonpolitical federal agency, we blurred references to the president’s name on some posters, so as not to engage in current political controversy.”
The original story, including the blurred images, from The Washington Post can be viewed here.
The original un-retouched photo can be seen above. From The Post:
“A placard that proclaims “God Hates Trump” has “Trump” blotted out so that it reads “God Hates.” A sign that reads “Trump & GOP — Hands Off Women” has the word Trump blurred out.
“Signs with messages that referenced women’s anatomy — which were prevalent at the march — are also digitally altered. One that reads “If my vagina could shoot bullets, it’d be less REGULATED” has “vagina” blurred out. And another that says “This Pussy Grabs Back” has the word “Pussy” erased.“
