Lonnie Bunch Defends Smithsonian After White House Report
Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, sent a letter to staff defending the National Museum of American History after a negative White House report. The report criticized the museum's exhibits and programming, but Bunch argued it was not a fair characterization of the museum's work. The letter emphasized the museum's commitment to presenting a complete and accurate history of the United States. Bunch's response comes amid ongoing debates about how American history is portrayed in national institutions.
Key facts
- Lonnie G. Bunch III wrote a letter to staff defending the Smithsonian
- The White House issued a negative report about the National Museum of American History
- Bunch called the report 'not a fair characterization' of the museum's work
- The report criticized exhibits and programming at the museum
- The letter emphasized the museum's commitment to accurate history
- The controversy involves how American history is portrayed
- The National Museum of American History is part of the Smithsonian Institution
- The letter was sent in response to the White House report
Entities
Institutions
- Smithsonian Institution
- National Museum of American History
- White House
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States