Lonnie Bunch
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CultureSmithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Resignation Amid Criticism of Institutional Direction
Sep 8, 2026
Lonnie Bunch will step down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution after criticism over the museum network's approach to American history and culture.
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CultureWhite House Report Criticizes Smithsonian’s American History Museum for Omissions
Aug 9, 2026
A White House report faults the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for omitting key figures and documents, fueling debate over its mission.