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Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House report

Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House report
NPR News Thursday 09 July 2026, 19:46 UTC By Anastasia Tsioulcas 1 min read
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The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a radical, activist ideology. "(Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)

The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a radical, activist ideology."

(Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)

Smithsonian (ORG) White House (ORG) Lonnie Bunch (PERSON) the National Museum of American History (ORG) J. Scott Applewhite (PERSON)
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