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Smithsonian Hosts Teach-In to Defend Honest History

10/27/2025

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On October 26, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History will host a teach-in uniting podcasters, professors, journalists, and citizens to defend history and museums.
The event responds to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to limit funding for exhibits addressing darker aspects of U.S. history.
Organizers aim to counter a whitewashed narrative by stressing that honest storytelling is vital to democracy and preserving the nation's true history.

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On October 26, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History will host a teach-in uniting podcasters, professors, journalists, and citizens to defend history and museums.
The event responds to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to limit funding for exhibits addressing darker aspects of U.S. history.
Organizers aim to counter a whitewashed narrative by stressing that honest storytelling is vital to democracy and preserving the nation's true history.