One Thing: Might at the Museum: Trump Targets the Smithsonian
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Curating History: Museums Under Pressure
This chapter explores how museums, notably the Smithsonian, respond to government requests and curate exhibits amidst challenges of representation, especially regarding Black conservatives. It examines the complexities of historical narratives, particularly the emphasis on the Holocaust versus the treatment of slavery, shedding light on the implications for national memory during the Trump administration.
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