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History, a field that has been under attack by extreme wokeness, is now garnering attention from the Trump Administration. On August 12, the administration initiated contact with the Smithsonian Institution, informing the museum that a review would be conducted.
The letter read, “We view this process as a collaborative and forward-looking opportunity—one that empowers museum staff to embrace a revitalized curatorial vision rooted in the strength, breadth, and achievements of the American story. By focusing on Americanism—the people, principles, and progress that define our nation—we can work together to renew the Smithsonian’s role as the world’s leading museum institution.”
President Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced his displeasure with what he views as ideological bias and “wokeness” in institutions such as the Smithsonian, public schools, and taxpayer-funded broadcasting like PBS. His stated goal is to restore pride in America’s history, highlighting the nation’s achievements without ignoring its flaws.
For most Americans, the portrayal of America found in many places of learning is not only unpatriotic but fosters a disdain for the very nation millions call home. President Trump seeks to correct this issue and bring back patriotism and pride in the country and its long history.
While most Americans acknowledge the existence of dark moments in history, the United States has consistently rebounded and served as a model for the rest of the world, embodying a people focused on freedom and liberty. The Civil War officially brought an end to slavery, at the cost of nearly 800,000 lives.
It was the United States that liberated Europe from tyranny, not once but twice, in both world wars. Since then, America has remained a defender of freedom, from the Cold War to the fight against terrorism.
No nation is free from a dark past, yet America has endured every trial, preserving the ideals of liberty and opportunity. It takes patriotic teachers, professors, military personnel, and everyday Americans to instill pride in one’s nation. The move to restore honor in America in education and museum studies is long overdue, and one that every American should strongly support.
The chaotic scenes during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, in which Afghan civilians clung to departing aircraft, serve as a reminder that millions worldwide still view America as a symbol of hope. Such images should remind Americans why the nation’s history matters and why preserving pride in it is vital. A country that dismantles its impressive past and surrenders to wokeness is undermining itself from within.
The fight for history is far more important than many realize, and it is one President Trump will not back down from.
America’s story is not perfect, but it is remarkable. The nation has faced wars, economic hardship, and division, yet it remains a land of freedom. Preserving that story with honesty and dignity is essential to the unity of the people. If history is to be rewritten into shame, America risks raising a generation with no attachment to the ideals that have made this nation exceptional.
