Before Trump changes it forever, you should visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- cass1984usna
- Mar 28
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President Trump issues another Executive Order (EO) on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 that continues his assault on the display of diversity in America. You can read the White House Fact Sheet on this newest EO HERE. The first section of the Fact Sheet is reproduced below as well.
I've been to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It's real and powerful and deeply gut wrenching. Please make a point to visit it before Trump gets his grubby white hands on it and destroys its accuracy.
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Truth and Sanity to American History
The White House
March 27, 2025
RESTORING TRUTH IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history by revitalizing key cultural institutions and reversing the spread of divisive ideology.
President Trump aims to ensure that the Smithsonian is an institution that sparks children’s imagination, celebrates American history and ingenuity, serves as a symbol to the world of American greatness, and makes America proud.
The Order directs the Vice President, who is a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, to work to eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian and its museums, education and research centers, and the National Zoo.
The Order directs the Administration to work with Congress to ensure that future Smithsonian appropriations: (1) prohibit funding for exhibits or programs that degrade shared American values, divide Americans by race, or promote ideologies inconsistent with Federal law; and (2) celebrate women’s achievements in the American Women’s History Museum and do not recognize men as women.
The Vice President will work with congressional leaders to appoint members to the Smithsonian Board of Regents who are committed to advancing the celebration of America’s extraordinary heritage and progress.
The Order also directs the Secretary of the Interior restore Federal parks, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, or similar properties that have been improperly removed or changed in the last five years to perpetuate a false revision of history or improperly minimize or disparage certain historical figures or events.
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Order directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete restorations and improvements to Independence Hall by that date.
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Introduction
The recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to eliminate what he describes as "anti-American" ideologies from Smithsonian institutions. This move further enflames the discussion about diversity and inclusion in America, especially within cultural and educational institutions.
Summary of the Executive Order
The executive order mandates a reevaluation of the content, research priorities, and educational materials used by the Smithsonian to ensure they align with a specific Trumpian and Project 2025 interpretation of American values. This includes a push against critical race theory and other frameworks that critique systemic inequalities.
Impact on Diversity and Inclusion
This action raises important questions regarding the representation of diverse perspectives in American history and culture. It attempts to shut down opposing viewpoints. Here are some key impacts:
Marginalization of Voices: The order may lead to the exclusion of narratives from marginalized communities, undermining efforts toward inclusivity.
Educational Integrity: By limiting the scope of educational content, the order could compromise the integrity of historical scholarship and the teaching of diverse viewpoints.
Public Discourse: This move could polarize public discourse around diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where certain ideologies are favored over others.
Conclusion
The implications of this executive order extend beyond the Smithsonian, affecting how diversity and inclusion are perceived and practiced across America. As discussions continue, it is crucial to advocate for a balanced representation of all voices in our cultural institutions.
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