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Stories / Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues / Event · Sep 8 – Sep 8, 2026

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Resignation

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2States & territories · MA · ME
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  1. Sep 8, 2026
    • Criticism

      DPressley MA

      Criticized Trump administration's assault on museums and removal of Black history exhibits.

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    • Praise

      DPingree ME

      Praised outgoing Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch for his leadership and commitment to truthful history.

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