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Trump's call for Smithsonian George Washington exhibition and statue

President Trump publicly called on the Smithsonian Institution to create a five-year exhibition honoring George Washington at the National Museum of American History and to erect a 30-foot statue of Washington outside the museum, replacing the existing 'Infinity' sculpture. He also criticized the museum's current exhibits and leadership.

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  1. Donald Trump
    Trump

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    Trump calls for the Smithsonian to install an 11-foot Washington statue

    Trump calls for the Smithsonian to install the Washington statue this Constitution Day, proposes a five-year exhibition for the life of George Washington, and calls for a 30-foot Washington Colossus where Infinity stands today.

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    So, I’m asking for the Smithsonian to install the 11-foot Washington statue that was featured at the recent Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race in the Museum’s Flag Hall, and dedicate it this Constitution Day, September 17, 2026. Immediately design and display a five-year exhibition worthy of the Life, Sacrifice, and Contributions of George Washington. Then, as soon as it is ready, install a 30-foot Washington Colossus where “Infinity” stands today. Replace a sculpture that says nothing about America with the man who, more than anyone else, says everything about America. This is how we should begin to honor George Washington in the lead-up to his 300th birthday in 2032. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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  2. Donald Trump
    Trump

    United States

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    Trump calls for the Smithsonian Institution to honor George Washington with a five-year exhibition

    Trump calls for the Smithsonian to erect a thirty-foot Colossus statue outside the museum and criticizes the museum for failing to celebrate George Washington and the Founding Fathers.

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    RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/117255718355537976 I am calling on the Smithsonian Institution to honor the Life and Legacy of George Washington, America’s Greatest Hero, with a five-year exhibition at the National Museum of American History, beginning now, and continuing through, February 22, 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. I am also calling on the Smithsonian to erect a 30-foot “Colossus statue” of the Father of Our Country outside the Museum, to replace the so-called “Infinity” sculpture that stands there today. That strange modernist sculpture tells visitors nothing about America, inspires no one, and honors none of our Great American Heroes. George Washington does. He is easily America’s Greatest Hero. Without him, our Country and our Freedoms wouldn’t exist. And yet, during our Nation’s 250th Anniversary Year, the Museum has failed to...

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