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Governor Moore Slams Trump's Order on Smithsonian History

3/30/2025

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Moore Opposes Trump's Order

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has taken a stand against President Trump's executive order aimed at the Smithsonian Institution, calling it a dangerous move towards historical revisionism. By allowing Vice President JD Vance to remove "divisive" content, the order threatens to distort American history and jeopardizes the integrity of education and federal funding for the institution.

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Trump Reshapes History

President Trump's executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," seeks to reshape the narrative at the Smithsonian Institution by demanding the removal of what he deems "divisive, race-centered ideology." This controversial move aims to restore monuments and silence conversations on systemic racism and gender identity, igniting fears over the accuracy and inclusivity of American history education.

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Historical Context

Governor Wes Moore's opposition to President Trump's executive order reflects ongoing debates about historical narratives in America. This echoes the Dunning School's influence in the early 20th century, which promoted a racially biased interpretation of Reconstruction. Such historical revisionism has resurfaced in contemporary discussions, as efforts to sanitize history threaten to erase critical conversations about race and identity in education.

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Moore Opposes Trump's Order

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has taken a stand against President Trump's executive order aimed at the Smithsonian Institution, calling it a dangerous move towards historical revisionism. By allowing Vice President JD Vance to remove "divisive" content, the order threatens to distort American history and jeopardizes the integrity of education and federal funding for the institution.

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