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White House Reviewing Smithsonian Exhibits To See If They Align With Trump’s Vision Of America

White House Reviewing Smithsonian Exhibits To See If They Align With Trump’s Vision Of America

White House Reviewing Smithsonian Exhibits To See If They Align With Trump’s Vision Of America

The White House has directed the Smithsonian Institution to share its exhibition materials, collections and organizational details in order to see if they align with Trump’s vision of America. A letter, which was signed by several White House officials and sent on Tuesday, includes a list of concerned museums and requested deadlines.

The letter indicates the need for museums to comply with Trump’s Executive Order signed on March 27 titled, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.”

A review of the Smithsonian Institution ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary

“We will be leading a comprehensive internal review of selected Smithsonian museums and exhibitions,” the letter reads. “This initiative aims to ensure alignment with the President’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.”

The letter requests access regarding specific materials including programming of the 250th Anniversary, current and upcoming exhibitions, permanent collection, educational and digital materials, external partnerships and grants, internal guidelines and governance and more.

The White House will review exhibits and more, as well as conduct interviews

“We view this process as a collaborative and forward-looking opportunity—one that empowers museum staff to embrace a revitalized curatorial vision rooted in the strength, breadth, and achievements of the American story,” the letter adds. “By focusing on Americanism—the people, principles, and progress that define our nation—we can work together to renew the Smithsonian’s role as the world’s leading museum institution.”

As of now, the letter lists these requests to the following museums: the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

“Additional museums will be reviewed in Phase II,” the letter added. The Smithsonian Institution includes 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, as well as the National Zoo.

How is the Smithsonian Institute addressing the news?

The institute has issued a statement responding to the White House’s request.

“We are reviewing the letter with this commitment in mind and will continue to collaborate constructively with the White House, Congress, and our governing Board of Regents,” it indicated, according to NBC News.

The institute added that it “is grounded in a deep commitment to scholarly excellence, rigorous research, and the accurate, factual presentation of history.”

In May, it was reported that 32 artifacts at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture had been removed from display. Some of these items include Harriet Tubman’s book of hymns and the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass memoir.

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