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David W. Blight

David W. Blight

The New York Times

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Why Trump Can’t Leave the Smithsonian Alone

Why Trump Can’t Leave the Smithsonian Alone

The Trump White House and its history police want us all to live in their chosen bubble, immune from instability or perceived disorder.

17.07.2026 5

The New York Times

David W. Blight

Unhappy Anniversary: One Year Since Trump’s Brutish Assault on History

On March 27, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14253, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The order provided a template...

27.03.2026 10

New Republic

David W. Blight

What if History Died by Sanctioned Ignorance?

07.08.2025 20

New Republic

David W. Blight