Smithsonian to Revise Exhibit to Include All U.S. Presidential Impeachments

The Smithsonian Institution is planning to update its exhibit at the National Museum of American History to comprehensively include all presidential impeachment proceedings throughout U.S. history. Recently, the exhibit, originally launched in 2000 and titled "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden," featured sections on impeachments of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, as well as Richard Nixon's resignation amid impeachment considerations. In 2021, a temporary placard referencing President Donald Trump's impeachments in 2019 and 2021 was added but was removed in July due to aesthetic concerns, with the museum clarifying that no government officials requested its removal. The decision to revise the exhibit comes amidst political debates, with critics alleging that the removal and subsequent updates are attempts to influence historical portrayal. The Smithsonian emphasized its commitment to accurate and complete historical representation, stating that the update will reflect all significant impeachment events in American history. This move underscores the museum's role in preserving and presenting a balanced account of the nation's political history, despite ongoing ...