The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in July removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit display. A person familiar with the exhibit plans, who was not authorized to discuss them publicly, said the change came about as part of a content review that the Smithsonian agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director.

A temporary label including content about Trump’s impeachments had been on display since September 2021 at the Washington museum, a Smithsonian spokesperson told The Washington Post, adding that it was intended to be a short-term addition to address current events. Now, the exhibit notes that “only three presidents have seriously faced removal.”

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  • Zaktor@sopuli.xyz
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    2 days ago

    Ok.

    When the fascist leader is trying to censor history at the national history museum, that’s the battle to fight.

    • MonkeMischief@lemmy.today
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      8 hours ago

      Either way there’s going to be a new exhibit. The question is, do we want it to be one we are proud of, or ashamed of?