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It’s up to Congress to save the Smithsonian from the anti-American left

Some critics say the Smithsonian Institution is showing anti‑American ideas in its exhibits. They point to a display at the American History Museum that links Mickey Mouse to blackface minstrelsy. The critics also note that the museum lacks a permanent exhibit on the Founding Fathers or the Declaration of Independence. They argue that Congress should act to change the museum’s direction.