The White House has initiated a review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions to align them with President Trump's interpretation of U.S. history. The initiative is described as problematic by historians, emphasizing the importance of independent scholarly perspectives. Additionally, the Trump administration is collaborating with PragerU to develop educational materials, which critics argue represent a whitewashing of history aimed at uplifting white children. The administration's executive order seeks to eliminate any improper or divisive content from museums, further indicating a shift in the portrayal of American history.
The idea that the Smithsonian - which was created as an independent entity - should reflect any administration's vision of history, and not the vision of the historians and the researchers and the other people who devote their lives to studying these things, is more than problematic, says Annette Gordon-Reed.
This is a whitewashing of history under the guise of making white children feel better about themselves, says Gordon-Reed.
The White House plans a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions to align with President Trump's interpretation of U.S. history, instructing that exhibits should be accurate and patriotic.
An executive order signed by the president directs officials to eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology from museums.
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