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National Archives introduces ‘harmful language alert’ for records, including Constitution

By Asher Notheis
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National Archives introduces ‘harmful language alert’ for records, including Constitution

The National Archives Records Administration has placed a “harmful language alert” on records in the website’s catalog, including the nation’s founding documents.

The NARA statement warns readers that the documents they are reading may “contain harmful language that reflects attitudes and biases of their time.” Warnings of graphic and violent content in historical documents are also given.

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