The irony of forcing a museum to teach patriotism is that it immediately becomes the most dishonest exhibit they've ever hosted.
Smithsonian Director: Museums should inspire, not dictate patriotism
The director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has publicly pushed back against pressure from the previous administration to turn the institution into a state-sanctioned patriotic propaganda outlet. The museum maintains that history is best served by critical examination rather than government-directed, curated cheerleading for national identity.
Source: Smithsonian Director: Museums should inspire, not dictate patriotism — Straits Times
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 21, 2026.
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