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Smithsonian Under Fire for Political History | Wilmington News
A new White House report accuses the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History of being hijacked by radical ideology, turning history into a political weapon rather than a unifying story. The report claims director Anthea Hartig prioritizes social justice activism over traditional historical education, sidelining Founding Fathers and pivotal moments like the Revolution in favor of controversial narratives—like focusing on Benjamin Franklin’s ties to slavery. Critics argue the museum is deliberately rewriting America’s story using activist language, undermining its scholarly mission…
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