A new White House report accuses the Smithsonian of distorting American history and calls for a more simplified presentation of the nation’s past. In an interview on NPR’s Morning Edition, AHA executive director Sarah Weicksel explains why the AHA rejects that premise. She argues that the report misunderstands the work of historical interpretation and mischaracterizes the Smithsonian’s exhibitions, and she underscores that the institution’s independence is essential.
