Restoring Truth And Sanity To American History

Summary of Executive Order ​

Section 1: Purpose and Policy ​

• Acknowledges a movement to distort American history by replacing objective facts with ideologically driven narratives.
• Critiques prior administration's support of divisive race-centered ideologies affecting historical sites and institutions.
• States the goal of restoring Federal historical sites to reflect achievements of liberty and progress, promoting unity rather than division.
• Aims to revitalize the Smithsonian Institution as a beacon of American greatness.

Section 2: Saving Our Smithsonian ​

• Vice President will collaborate to remove improper ideology from Smithsonian properties and recommend further actions.
• Future appropriations to the Smithsonian will:
  • Ban funding for exhibits that undermine American values or promote divisive ideologies.
  • Ensure recognition of women in the American Women’s History Museum without acknowledgment of men as women.
• Other relevant officials will take appropriate measures to support this order.
• Vice President will seek citizen appointments to the Smithsonian Board of Regents aligned with these policies.

Section 3: Restoring Independence Hall ​

• Funding will be allocated for infrastructure improvements at Independence National Historical Park, aiming for completion by July 4, 2026.

Section 4: Restoring Truth in American History ​

• Secretary of the Interior will:
  • Assess changes to public monuments since January 1, 2020.
  • Reinstate original monuments or similar properties aligned with legal standards.
  • Ensure that all public monuments focus on positive historical narratives rather than disparaging content.

Section 5: General Provisions ​

• Clarifies that the order does not affect existing authority of executive departments or the Office of Management and Budget.
• Implementation is subject to applicable laws and budget availability.
• The order does not grant any enforceable rights or benefits.