WATCH: Smithsonian director admits she sees history as ‘tool’ of ‘social justice’ in resurfaced 2025 clip

Smithsonian Museum Director Anthea Hartig said in a 2025 video that history serves as a "prime tool of social justice." In the clip, Hartig discussed reparations and equity in relation to the institution's historical work. The video was circulated in 2026 after initially appearing in 2025.

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