Trying to Rewrite History

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July 27, 2026

The administration is attempting to rewrite the history of the
US, It argues that the US was founded as a white nation, an echo
of 1930s German ideology, The White House issued a report saing
that the National Museum of American History “fails in the basic
task of illuminating our heritage,” The report attacks the
Museum’s director and its staff, A nakedly political document,
the report advances Trump’s belief that the Smithsonian has an
improper ideology, The report was meant to create a straw man for
MAGA supporters to hate, Proposed signage creates a hostile
atmosphere, as does harassment of tour guides and others
associated with historic sites, Without accuracy, we will learn
the wrong information about history and about whether this
country was founded on race and land or, as the Founders said,
principles and the rule of law.

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