A: Hey John, you see the news today?
B: Nah, what's up?

A: Man, I think Trump's admin is doing something big with the Smithsonian!
B: Oh really? What's going on?

A: They said they're gonna review all museums and exhibits for their history framing.
B: Why's that?

A: 'Cause Trump's admin wants to make sure everything aligns with American ideals.
B: Sounds like they want to change some things.

A: That's right! They're starting with eight places, like the National Museum of American History and African American History.
B: Wow, that's a big deal.

A: Exactly! And if there are any divisive or partisan narratives, they'll be removed.
B: That seems kinda dangerous, not letting people have their own opinions...

A: I know what you mean, but they say the museums should fix it within 120 days.
B: That's crazy! History can't be changed like that.

A: Agreed! PEN America is worried too, saying it's a threat to truth in our national story.
B: I think they have a point...

A: Definitely. We should cherish and learn from our history, not try to rewrite it.
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The White House says it will lead a review of Smithsonian museums and exhibitions in line with US President Donald Trump's executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."



The White House on Tuesday released a letter it sent to the Smithsonian Institution. It said the review comes as the administration prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country's founding next year.



The review will initially focus on eight facilities in Washington DC and other places. These include the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Air and Space Museum.



The White House said exhibition text, digital and social media content and other materials will be reviewed to assess historical framing and alignment with American ideals.



It said the initiative is intended to support the president's directive to remove divisive or partisan narratives.



It also said the museums should begin implementing content corrections where necessary within 120 days.



PEN America, a nonprofit organization advocating freedom of expression, said it was alarmed over the move.



It criticized the action as "a deeply concerning effort to strip truth from the institutions that tell our national story."
It also said, "The ideas and presentation of history cannot be subject to the whims of a single leader or administration."
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Quiz 1:
What institution is the White House leading a review of according to the article?
A. Department of Education
B. Smithsonian Institution
C. National Archives
D. National Library

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
Which museums are part of the initial focus of the review according to the article?
A. National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, and National Air and Space Museum
B. National Museum of African American History and Culture, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian American Art Museum
C. National Museum of Natural History, National Zoo, and United States Botanic Garden
D. Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Reserve System

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Answers:
Quiz 2: A

Quiz 3:
Which of the following best describes the intention behind the review according to the article?
A. To ensure historical accuracy and alignment with American ideals
B. To promote divisive or partisan narratives
C. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country's founding
D. To censor freedom of expression in museums

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Quiz 3: A