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BumRushDaShow

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2. Why Nixon is on there is a head-scratcher

Reply to Native (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 9, 2025, 08:20 AM

Aug 9

since he was never impeached (he resigned before that happened), although I guess it was done to display the infamous file cabinet as part of the Watergate mess.

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References to Trump's impeachments are reinstalled at Smithsonian exhibit -- with some slight but crucial changes [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 9 OP

Here are the text changes: Native Aug 9 #1

Why Nixon is on there is a head-scratcher BumRushDaShow Aug 9 #2

that makes sense. Native Aug 9 #5

Seems like the Smithsonian Institution is trying to rewrite some history. republianmushroom Aug 9 #3

Bow down to a tin-pot tyrant and still expect people to find you credible. NOT. Solly Mack Aug 9 #4

I know this is deplorable -- but remember, the Smithsonian will be around long after Turnip has died in prison. eppur_se_muova Aug 10 #6

Maddow Blog-White House to review Smithsonian exhibits to ensure Trump's views are reflected LetMyPeopleVote Aug 12 #7

. Here is a link to trump's "fact sheet" on editing history at the Smithsonian LetMyPeopleVote Aug 12 #8