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The White House is beginning a review of Smithsonian Museums.
In a letter, it requests detailed plans for exhibits, grant funding materials, and internal memos.
NPR's Chloe Veltman reports the White House says it's assessing tone,
historical framing, and alignment with American ideals.
Addressed to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch and signed by White House officials Lindsay Halligan,
Vince Haley and Russell Vogt,
the letter says the review is needed to, quote, celebrate American exceptionalism,
remove divisive or partisan narratives and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.
The museums listed for review include the National Museums of American History,
Natural History and African American History and Culture.
The process will include an analysis of everything from exhibition texts and social media content to the curatorial process and exhibition planning.
The Smithsonian did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Chloe Valtman, NPR News.
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