Director of Smithsonian has no regrets following controversy over Ben Franklin exhibit
Smithsonian Director Responds to Criticism Over Exhibits The leader of the National Museum of American History is standing firm on her decisions regarding the museum’s displays, even after facing serious pushback over a controversial exhibit related to Benjamin Franklin. Anthea Hartig, the museum’s director, was questioned rigorously by lawmakers during recent hearings in Washington. This […]
Rep. Brandon Gill Questions Smithsonian Director About Museum Advice Linking Courtesy to Racism
Smithsonian Hearing Sparks Controversy During a hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) questioned Dr. Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, regarding guidance that seems to associate civility with white supremacy. This exchange took place at a hearing titled “Rewriting America’s History: Examining the Smithsonian Institution’s Efforts to Reconstruct […]
Is politeness linked to white supremacy? Republican exposes woke Smithsonian director in her own anti-white contradiction
Congressional Hearings Highlight Controversy at Smithsonian Museum A woman leading an exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History faced significant challenges during recent Congressional hearings, where she encountered accusations of anti-white bias. A detailed report from the White House Domestic Policy Council shed light on how the NMAH has been influenced by radical […]
Smithsonian Charged With Distorting Nixon’s History Through Incorrect Impeachment Assertion
Smithsonian Institution Allegedly Misstates Nixon’s Impeachment Status The Smithsonian Institution may have inaccurately claimed that President Richard Nixon was impeached in a recently reopened exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The “American Presidents” exhibition opened to the public on May 15, featuring a portrait of Nixon by renowned artist Norman Rockwell. Jim […]
Melania Trump Donates ‘Ruthlessly Chic’ Inaugural Dress to Smithsonian
Melania Trump’s Second Inaugural Gown Donated to Smithsonian First Lady Melania Trump showcased her second inaugural dress, a creation by Hervé Pierre described as “ruthlessly chic,” at the First Ladies Gallery in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on Friday. This marks a significant moment as she becomes the first first lady to donate […]
Melania Trump’s Inaugural Gown by Hervé Pierre on Display at the Smithsonian
The inaugural dress worn by First Lady Melania Trump, crafted by her longtime fashion collaborator Hervé Pierre for her husband’s second inauguration, will find its place in the First Ladies Gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This dress is a partnership between Melania and Pierre, featuring silk crepe complemented by a black […]
Smithsonian Meets Deadline Set by White House to Submit Records for ‘Restoring Truth and Sanity’ at Museums
The Smithsonian Institution has reached a deadline to provide documents regarding its current and future exhibitions for review by the White House, which aims to ensure that “truth and sanity” are upheld in America’s historical narrative. “As you may know, funding for the Smithsonian Institution is only permissible in line with the following provisions: Executive […]
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo temporarily shut down due to a shutdown
The Smithsonian Institution and the National Zoo officially closed their doors to the public on Sunday, marking the 13th day of the ongoing government shutdown. On Friday, the Smithsonian announced via social media platform X that the museum would shut down on Sunday, with no clear date for reopening. “Due to the government shutdown, the […]
Smithsonian plans to close museums Sunday as shutdown conflict continues
The Smithsonian Institution announced that it will close starting Sunday due to ongoing government funding issues. “Because of the government shutdown, both the Smithsonian Institution and its research centers, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close as of October 12,” the organization stated. They mentioned plans to provide updates on their operational status as the […]
Smithsonian emphasizes shame rather than pride in narrating America’s history
In a 2021 opinion survey, only 36% of Americans aged 18 to 24 reported feeling “very” proud to be American. Another third expressed either a little or no pride at all in their country. A decade earlier, Pew Research had already flagged this decline. Back in 2003, about 80% of millennials described themselves as “very […]