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Smithsonian Director Testifies Before Congress Following White House Criticism
Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, testified before Congress on July 22, 2026, defending the museum against a White House report that accused it of political activism. Hartig emphasized the museum's commitment to scholarship and nonpartisanship, while the White House expressed concerns about the museum's portrayal of American history.
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Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, testified before Congress on July 22, 2026, defending the museum against a White House report that accused it of political activism. Hartig emphasized the museum's commitment to scholarship and nonpartisanship, while the White House expressed concerns about the museum's portrayal of American history.
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