A former president has renewed efforts to influence the Smithsonian Institution by proposing a large-scale exhibit featuring a 30-foot "Colossus statue" of George Washington and a dedicated display outside the National Museum of American History. The request, made in a social media post, calls for the exhibit to remain open through the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth in February 2032. The proposal reflects ongoing discussions about how historical figures are commemorated in public institutions. Critics and supporters alike may weigh in on the implications of such a long-term display.
Trump, again trying to curate museum, says exhibit would stay until 2032 for 300th anniversary of Washington’s birthDonald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution to install a 30ft “Colossus statue” of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History, and a special exhibit honoring the nation’s first president, in a social media post late on Friday.The president requested that the exhibit continue through February 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. Continue reading...
