The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian
In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has turned its sights on the Smithsonian, the latest target in a campaign to remake cultural institutions in its image.
Officials are trying to change exhibits at the center of the country’s culture wars and reshape American history at one of the largest museum complexes in the world.
Robin Pogrebin, who covers cultural institutions for The Times, discusses the clash over who gets to tell the American story.
Officials are trying to change exhibits at the center of the country’s culture wars and reshape American history at one of the largest museum complexes in the world.
Robin Pogrebin, who covers cultural institutions for The Times, discusses the clash over who gets to tell the American story.
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The Daily — The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian
