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The nation’s largest group of scholars of U.S. history denounced a White House report attacking the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Historians rejected the criticism directed at the museum by the White House.

President Trump was in Bismarck, N.D., where historians noted his aggressive push to revert to eras he considers to have embodied American greatness. The article references his role in the context of America’s 250th anniversary.

The 5th International Forum of the Crimea Platform Expert Network met in Kyiv, focusing on Crimea as the starting and ending point of the war. Experts from legal, historical, military, and human rights fields highlighted that the international community has not addressed these perspectives effectively.

The Trump administration partnered with PragerU and Hillsdale College on a semiquincentennial celebration. Historians have criticized the resulting exhibits as flawed and inaccurate.

Poland and Ukraine, threatened by renewed Russian aggression, risk undermining their alliance by reviving disputes over the Volhynia massacres. Politicians on both sides are accused of weaponizing history, which could reverse scholarly cooperation and damage military coordination. Both governments are urged to pause memory politics and prioritize shared security challenges.

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth faced condemnation for linking immigration to the D-day anniversary, with critics accusing him of desecrating the memory of Normandy soldiers. Historians and rights campaigners labeled his remarks as 'grotesque stupidity.'

The article discusses the Declaration of Independence, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness through a conversation with historians and reenactors, examining America's founding ideals.

A painting of George Washington, promoted by the Trump administration to argue the U.S. founders were devout Christians, is disputed by historians regarding the historical accuracy of the depicted event. The artwork is credited to First Freedom Art Company.

The article draws parallels between current political violence and the 1960s-1970s era, marked by bitter divides and a fraying social fabric. Historians highlight the unsettling similarities in societal tensions across these periods.

The Trump administration claims a 1978 law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional, sparking concerns among historians that critical documents may be destroyed. The dispute highlights tensions over the ownership and accessibility of presidential records.