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Jul 25, 2026 President Trump ordered temporary signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History accusing it of inaccuracy and calling for exhibit renovation Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used presidential power to shape public history at a national institution and steer how citizens encounter the historical record.
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- Trump orders signs accusing Smithsonian of inaccuracy — On Friday, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of the Interior to display signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
- Executive Order on Smithsonian Institution — On July 24, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14415, titled "Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution." The order directed the National Park Service to place temporary signage outside the Smithsonian
- Executive Order on Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution — President Donald J.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jun 26, 2026 The Texas State Board of Education approved curriculum and reading changes that added required Bible passages and reduced emphasis on parts of U.S. and global history. Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The changes used state education power to reshape public memory and civic knowledge for millions of students.
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- Texas mandates Bible passages as required reading in public schools — The Texas state board of education has approved a new statewide reading list that mandates Bible passages as required reading for over 5 million public school students.
- Texas Board of Education approves controversial curriculum changes — The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, has given preliminary approval to a new social studies curriculum that de-emphasizes global history outside of Europe and omits many negative aspects of U.S.
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Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
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