Summary
Lonnie Bunch III, the leader of the Smithsonian Institution, said he will retire. His decision comes as President Trump’s administration has disagreed with how the Smithsonian shows American history.Key Facts
- Lonnie Bunch III is the Smithsonian Institution’s first Black leader.
- He is also the founder of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Bunch is 73 years old.
- He announced his retirement on Tuesday.
- The Trump administration has had disputes with the Smithsonian about how it presents American history.
- The Smithsonian is a major group of museums and research centers.
