US EditionA walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as Trump presses for change
The museum presents both American successes and injustices, while President Trump demands a focus on patriotism, threatening funding cuts if changes aren't made, officials said.
- A museum in the nation’s capital highlights both notable American accomplishments and challenging aspects of history, featuring displays on events like the Battle of Valcour Island and artifacts related to slavery.
- President Donald Trump has criticized these museums for focusing on the negative aspects of U.S. history and has threatened to withhold funding unless they highlight American pride and success.
- Exhibits question fundamental issues of American identity, showing artifacts like Abraham Lincoln's hat, Queen Lili'uokalani's resistance, and narratives on immigration, racism, and democracy's fragility.
- Exhibit labels encourage visitors to reflect on how Americans should view their Revolution and the nation's founding, featuring a quote from Queen Liliʻuokalani that questions whether the United States will decline by adopting imperialistic behaviors.
- This tension between presenting a comprehensive history and promoting a patriotic narrative suggests ongoing debate over national identity and how history should be publicly remembered.
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Since his re-election, the President of the United States has accused the Smithsonian Institution of indoctrination and historical bias. He has launched an offensive to regain control of their programming, threatening budget cuts.
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UpstractA walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as President Donald Trump presses for change
WASHINGTON — In an afternoon’s walk through ground zero of Americana — the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History — objects around every corner invite one question: What could possibly be more American than this? There’s the enormous Star-Spangled Banner in all its timeworn glory, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” and totems of achievement throughout. There are also testaments to pain and cruelty. What could be more Amer…
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