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Trump's Executive Order Threatens Smithsonian's Inclusive History

4/2/2025

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On March 27, 2025, President Trump signed a controversial executive order aimed at the Smithsonian Institution, seeking to eradicate what he deemed "improper" ideologies. Under Vice President J.D. Vance's oversight, this move could drastically alter how history—especially concerning race and marginalized communities—is portrayed, jeopardizing the Smithsonian's commitment to an inclusive narrative of American history.

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On March 27, 2025, President Trump signed a controversial executive order aimed at the Smithsonian Institution, seeking to eradicate what he deemed "improper" ideologies. Under Vice President J.D. Vance's oversight, this move could drastically alter how history—especially concerning race and marginalized communities—is portrayed, jeopardizing the Smithsonian's commitment to an inclusive narrative of American history.