Smithsonian Struggles For Independence As 250th Birthday Celebration Starts

Smithsonian Struggles For Independence As 250th Birthday Celebration Starts

The battle is approaching a tipping point after the Smithsonian acquiesced to an administration demand to hand over documents regarding the types of exhibits it will display for America’s 250th anniversary this summer. – The Hill

White House review of Smithsonian's America 250 plans underway

The White House has obtained extensive documentation from the Smithsonian Institution detailing its operations, as the Trump administration conducts a review of one of the country’s most prestigious cultural centers.  “The Smithsonian provided additional documents to the White House per the White House’s letter requesting additional materials on exhibits. The documents are currently being reviewed, and we will continue to engage with the Smithso…

Smithsonian still struggling with how to present America’s 250th anniversary: report

The U.S. will celebrate its 250th birthday this summer, while the Smithsonian has come under political pressure from White House