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Before his slavery remark, in 2017 Trump praised the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Here’s what he said

During his private tour of the NMAAHC during his first term, President Donald Trump said it served as “a meaningful ...

White House Says Slavery is Being Taught Wrong, Should Not Be So Negative

Lindsey Halligan, the White House official leading a review of the Smithsonian Institution, argued you "can't really talk about slavery honestly unless you talk about hope and progress" during a ...

Trump’s ‘chilling effect’ is coming for museums, historians warn

Historians and researchers are expressing “grave concern” about President Trump’s push to purge museums of information he dislikes.

Trump to expand push to whitewash ‘woke’ museum exhibits on slavery

President Donald Trump reportedly plans to expand his push to whitewash “woke” museum exhibits on slavery and American ...
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We went to the Smithsonian museums. They are filled with ’brightness’ and ‘success’

Through its 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution’s collections are expansive and cover every aspect of U.S. history, including more than ...