Attempts to reshape the Smithsonian reflect a broader campaign to control public memory and what Americans learn
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Attempts to reshape the Smithsonian reflect a broader campaign to control public memory and what Americans learn
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March 2, 2026 6:45AM (EST)
The Trump administration's attacks on accurate history at Smithsonian museums have led some historians to practice "guerrilla teaching." (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
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