Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History

The order directs Federal agencies to restore Federal sites dedicated to history, including parks and museums, to be representations of American heritage and progress. The Vice President, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Associate Staff Secretary, is directed to effectuate these policies through his role on the Smithsonian Board of Regents. Additionally, the Vice President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget are instructed to work with Congress to ensure that future appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution align with these policies.