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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Is Resigning

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Is Resigning
New York Times Tuesday 08 September 2026, 16:00 UTC By Robin Pogrebin and Graham Bowley 1 min read
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Lonnie G. Bunch III, the secretary of the Smithsonian, has tried to navigate increasing pressure from the White House while defending the institution’s autonomy.

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the secretary of the Smithsonian, has tried to navigate increasing pressure from the White House while defending the institution’s autonomy.
Smithsonian (ORG) Lonnie Bunch (PERSON) Lonnie G. Bunch III (PERSON) the White House (ORG)
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