The American Historical Association (AHA) criticized President Trump's recent executive order, which targets the Smithsonian Institution for allegedly promoting a distorted narrative of American history. Trump claimed that historians are rewriting history to promote ideologically driven views, referencing specific exhibits that discuss race and American values. The AHA defended the role of historians in providing an objective understanding of the past, arguing that the Smithsonian serves the public by fostering knowledge to help shape the future. The order places Vice President JD Vance in control of ensuring that Smithsonian institutions uphold certain narratives in their programs and exhibits.
The American Historical Association asserts that President Trump's executive order misrepresents the Smithsonian Institution and misconstrued the essence of historical work.
In issuing the executive order, Trump accused historians of rewriting history, stating it replaces objective facts with ideologically driven narratives.
The AHA emphasized that historians aim to understand past events, which is essential for helping Americans shape their future.
The order places Vice President JD Vance in charge of preventing Smithsonian institutions from promoting divisive programs or degrading shared American values.
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