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politics1 month ago•19 min saved

Trump Admin Seeks to Rewrite America's Story, Sparking Smithsonian Fallout

Heather Cox Richardson argues that the Trump administration is attempting to rewrite U.S. history by portraying the country as founded on white, European heritage, criticizing a White House report that claims the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History ‘erases’ heritage. The piece details congressional hearings, partisan attacks on museum director Anthea Hartig, the administration's executive order to place corrective signage at the Smithsonian, and the broader warning that politicizing history threatens public trust and the accuracy of our national story.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|

#american-history #dei #history-education

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

White House accuses Smithsonian's National Museum of American History of activist-driven narrative

A White House report accuses Smithsonian's National Museum of American History of ideological capture and promoting activist, 'social justice' framing over traditional history, criticizing director Anthea Hartig, noting the exclusion of Founding Era topics and a shift from scholarship to activism ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

via Fox News|

#activism #history-education #national-museum-of-american-history

history10 months ago•2 min saved

Franco's Legacy Continues to Influence Young Spaniards Half a Century Later

Fifty years after Franco's death, some young Spaniards are romanticizing his regime, influenced by social media and a lack of comprehensive history education, which leads to misconceptions about his dictatorship and its brutal repression. Surveys show a significant portion of youth view Franco positively, while political support shifts towards far-right parties that oppose revisiting Spain's Francoist past. Educators are working to fill knowledge gaps and raise awareness about the regime's true history to combat misinformation and foster critical thinking among young people.

via France 24|

#franco #history #history-education

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Little Rock Nine: Advocating for Improved History Education Nationwide

Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine, the group of Black students who desegregated schools in Arkansas, expressed concerns about the state of history education in the United States. They criticized moves to limit access to American history and called for schools to provide comprehensive education. The civil rights leaders also highlighted the importance of students understanding the truth about their history and expressed worries about the restriction of African American Studies courses. They urged young people to demand better education and emphasized the need for positive change in the pursuit of equality.

via CNN|

#civil-rights-movement #concerns #desegregation