Museums tell stories — about what was important to a culture, who people were, what they did, where they went and significant events that occurred during their lives.

Visiting a museum often allows you to learn about people and places that would otherwise be far out of reach. Museums are teachers, connecting people across language, distance and time.

This is why the announcement of reviewing what is in some of the nation’s museums to ensure they comply with the current administration’s directives is so concerning.

Earlier this month, the White House sent a letter to the Smithsonian Institution regarding a review of “selected Smithsonian museums and exhibitions.” According to the letter, the goal was to “ensure alignment with the President’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism

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