The Battle for American Memory: How the Smithsonian Became the Newest Front in the Nation’s Culture Wars
Executive Overview For decades, the Smithsonian Institution occupied a rare and enviable position in American public life: it stood largely above the chaotic fray of partisan politics. Comprising 21 world-class museums, research centers, and the National Zoo, and drawing roughly 15 million visitors annually, the institution maintained broad bipartisan backing as the premier guardian of…
