The article discusses President Trump's recent executive order aimed at the Smithsonian Institution, which seeks to eliminate what he claims is divisive or anti-American ideology from its exhibitions. This action has alarmed historians and advocates for social justice, with many fearing it is an effort to whitewash history, particularly surrounding issues of race. Critics argue that such moves could undermine public discourse on systemic racism and historical context, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle over how history is presented to the public in America.
"The US president, who has sought to root out wokeness since returning to power in January, accused the Smithsonian of trying to rewrite history on issues of race and gender."
"Historians who saw it as an attempt to whitewash the past and suppress discussions of systemic racism and social justice."
"It's troubling and quite scary... It is a five-alarm fire for public history, science and education in America," said Samuel Redman.
"The Smithsonian has faced crisis moments in the past, but it has not been directly attacked in quite this way by the executive branch in its long history."
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