Historian criticizes Smithsonian's activism shift

A historian criticized the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History for shifting from an educational focus to activism, noting changes since his visit after a decade. He highlighted concerns over exhibits that promote activism and contain misleading or inappropriate content, including graphic and sexually explicit material aimed at all ages. The museum's redefinition of its mission, removal of "American history" from its statement, and emphasis on encouraging action have raised questions about its objectivity and scholarly standards.

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