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Donald Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit
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President Donald Trump requested that the Smithsonian install a large statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History and create a special exhibit honoring the nation's first president. The request was made in late Friday night social media posts.
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The request involves potential changes to public displays and exhibits at federal museum properties in Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump posted on social media requesting action from the Smithsonian.
- The requests include installing a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History.
- The requests also include creating a special exhibit honoring George Washington.
- The statements were published late Friday night.
Who's Mentioned
locationNational Museum of American History“Proposed location for the statue”PersonJD Vance“Vice President and member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents”OrganizationSmithsonian Institution“Federal cultural institution operating outside the executive branch”OrganizationSmithsonian“Requested to install the statue and exhibit”PersonJose de Rivera“New York artist who created the 'Infinity' sculpture”PersonGeorge Washington“Nation's first president and subject of the requested statues and exhibits”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States who made social media requests regarding Smithson”PersonJohn Roberts“Supreme Court Chief Justice and member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents”OrganizationNational Museum of American History“Museum where the proposed statues and exhibits would be placed”