Presidential Message on National American History and Founders Month
The story of America is the greatest story of freedom in all of human history. During National American History and Founders Month, we honor the legendary patriots whose vision gave birth to our Republic; we celebrate the magnificent heritage they entrusted to us; and we pledge to carry their spirit of courage, faith, and patriotism into America’s next great chapter.
From the battlefields of the Revolution to the stunning achievements that propelled our civilization into the heavens, Americans have advanced the cause of freedom and lifted our Nation to extraordinary new heights. Their triumphs are our triumphs, their legacy is our inheritance, and their unyielding spirit of greatness courses through the veins of every American patriot—filling us with immense pride in our past and tremendous optimism for our future.
In recent decades, however, across our schools, government, and most cherished institutions, radical left-wing ideologues have worked to tarnish this indelible history and portray our past as a source of shame. At my direction, my Administration issued a report revealing that the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History—a taxpayer-funded organization entrusted with preserving our national treasures—has become a battleground in this campaign to undermine our founding principles and diminish our Nation’s extraordinary achievements.
I proudly took action to reverse this heinous betrayal of our history and restore patriotism and truth to the Smithsonian, signing an Executive Order to utilize all resources available to correct the injustices found in the report; inform visitors of the museum’s ideological bias; and ensure the Smithsonian presents an accurate, fair, and truthful understanding of American history. My Administration has restored our beloved landmarks and capital to their original beauty and moved to combat anti-American indoctrination in the classroom. In the past year, Task Force 250 has worked tirelessly to deliver the greatest, grandest, and most spectacular birthday celebration in the history of the world. Under my leadership, our national treasures are being preserved with care, our history is being presented with integrity, and our founders are once again being honored for their extraordinary contributions to human freedom.
During this National American History and Founders Month, as we celebrate our exceptional heritage and our heroic Founding Fathers, we renew our sacred promise to always honor the pioneers who built our Nation and to continue safeguarding the blessings of liberty for generations to come. I encourage all Americans—especially our Nation’s youth—to learn more about our incredible history and to draw inspiration from the noble example of those who forged our Republic. With faith in Almighty God, unwavering patriotism in our hearts, and supreme confidence in our Nation’s destiny, we affirm that the greatest chapters of the American story are yet to come.