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Smithsonian Restores Trump Impeachment References to Museum Display with Subtle Revisions
The museum says the updated presentation reflects careful consideration and adherence to institutional principles.
White House Will Enforce MAGA History in Smithsonian Museums
President Donald Trump’s initiative to Make American History Great Again is now threatening to bulldoze Smithsonian exhibits. According to The Wall Street Journal, three White House officials sent a letter to Lonnie Bunch,
White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision
Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Trump administration to review Smithsonian museums for historical alignment - WSJ
In a letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch viewed by the Journal, three senior White House officials outlined plans to examine museum exhibitions, materials, and operations. The review will cover exhibition text, online content, curatorial processes, collection use, and artist grants.
White House launches review of Smithsonian museums
White House officials are launching a review of some of the Smithsonian’s museums aimed at ensuring “alignment” with President Trump’s “directive to celebrate
References to Trump’s impeachments are reinstalled at Smithsonian exhibit — with some slight but crucial changes
The Smithsonian Institution has reinstalled material referencing President Donald Trump’s two impeachments at an exhibit related to the presidency at the National Museum of American History – but there have been some omissions made to the prior text.
Smithsonian puts Trump's name back in museum's impeachment display - with changes
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has restored references to President Donald Trump after removing them from a presidential impeachment display in late July. First reported by The Washington Post on July 31,
Smithsonian Restores Trump to Impeachment Exhibit, With Updated Text
The National Museum of American History had removed a display that mentioned President Trump's two prior impeachments.
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Trump orders 'far-reaching review' to ensure Smithsonian exhibits reflect his values
As part of his continued takeover of Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump will now do a "far-reaching review" of all exhibits at the many Smithsonian museums across the nation's Capitol, wrote ...
Cornyn seeks probe of Smithsonian over space shuttle move
Sen. John Cornyn has requested the Smithsonian Institution conduct an internal investigation for “a potential violation of ...
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Smithsonian’s New Trump Impeachment Label Is Shorter and Safer
The institution installed an updated label to a display about presidential impeachments after backlash over the text’s ...
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'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum resists Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' plan to move space shuttle to Houston
The provision in Trump's bill allocates $85 million for Discovery's transfer and directs NASA and the Smithsonian to develop ...
This Day in History: The Smithsonian is established on Aug. 10, 1846
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Aug. 10, 1846, the United States Senate passed the act organizing the Smithsonian Institution. It was ...
The Smithsonian Changes Its Description of Trump’s Role on Jan. 6
The National Museum of American History removed some details of the charges President Trump faced when it replaced a display ...
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Whether You’re a Local or a Tourist, Give Your Kids the Best Smithsonian Experience With Our Official Guide
Learn about amazing family and kid-friendly exhibitions and events across the Smithsonian Smithsonian Institution Visitors ...
Texas politicians warn Smithsonian it must not lobby to retain its space shuttle
Texas lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how the Smithsonian allegedly objected to relocating a space shuttle it ...