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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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