
Don’t whitewash this national treasure
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Art, History, and the Politics of Memory
This chapter explores the dual nature of art as both corrosive and divisive, linking historical figures to modern political controversies. It emphasizes the necessity of confronting uncomfortable truths in America's history to foster connection and awareness, cautioning against political efforts to sanitize cultural narratives.
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