The Trump administration has initiated a "comprehensive internal review" of Smithsonian exhibitions in preparation for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. This review is intended to reflect a narrative of American history that aligns with executive order 14253, which aims to celebrate American exceptionalism and remove divisive ideologies from national museums. The order asserts that there has been a shift away from objective historical facts towards ideologically driven narratives that criticize the nation's founding principles and milestones.
"As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Nation's founding, it is more important than ever that our national museums reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story."
"This initiative aims to ensure alignment with the President's confidence directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore in our shared cultural institutions."
Executive Order 14253 claimed that Americans have witnessed a concerted and widespread effort to rewrite our Nation's history, replacing objective facts with a distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth.
The order asserted that the United States' founding principles and historical milestones were being cast in a negative light, reconstructed as inherently racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise irredeemably flawed.
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