Facing Trump administration demands for a “comprehensive internal review” of Smithsonian museums—accused of promoting narratives critical of American and Western values—historians and concerned citizens are mobilizing to document how exhibits look before potential changes. Inspired by the “Save Our Signs” campaign, Georgetown professor Jim Millward and historian Chandra Manning launched “Citizen Historians,” enlisting volunteers to systematically photograph current exhibits for the historical record. Critics warn such government interference in museum content resembles censorship elsewhere, raising fears over whitewashing U.S. history. Will this movement preserve truth before it’s lost? More: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5517973/smithsonian-document-citizen-historians #Smithsonian #Censorship #History #Trump #CitizenHistorians #Museums