Anthea Hartig and Her Role at the National Museum of American History

Anthea Hartig, appointed as the head of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in 2018, became the first woman to permanently lead the institution. Her appointment was celebrated as a significant milestone in the museum’s history.

Recently, Hartig faced criticism due to a White House report accusing the museum of engaging in ‘extreme political activism.’ This situation has brought additional attention to her leadership and the museum’s activities.