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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III announces retirement
Lonnie Bunch III, the head of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his retirement following pressure from the Trump administration regarding the institution's independence. Bunch, who has led the museum network since 2019, was the first Black secretary of the organization.
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III announces retirement
- Lonnie Bunch III has announced his retirement as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
- The retirement comes amid pressure from the Trump administration over the museum's independence.
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- Sep 8 · 8:26 PM
Lonnie Bunch III announced his retirement as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution following clashes with the Trump administration.
- Sep 8 · 7:36 PM
Lonnie Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian, has announced his retirement following pressure from the Trump administration.
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- Sep 8 · 8:26 PM
Lonnie Bunch III announced his retirement as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution following clashes with the Trump administration.
- Sep 8 · 7:36 PM
Lonnie Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian, has announced his retirement following pressure from the Trump administration.
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