Clarence Thomas: Disappeared by the Smithsonian

The curious case of The Smithsonian v. Clarence Thomas

 

by Kevin D. Williamson October 6, 2016 4:51 PM @kevinNR

 

What is the Smithsonian Institution? It is a depository of national treasures and a national treasure in and of itself. It is the world’s largest system of museums — 19 museums, nine research centers, 138 million items in the archive, etc. — and it is a trust established by Congress, the original bequest from the British scientist James Smithson having been squandered through — one suspects this history will repeat itself — a bum investment in Arkansas bonds, which the state defaulted on.  It is also corrupt. .............Read more


The Left Should Stop Rewriting the History of Clarence Thomas' Legacy
By Jerry Newcombe October 6, 2016
There’s a battle being waged that does not involve guns or bullets— the battle over history.
A striking example is found in the news story declaring that in a new Smithsonian Museum dedicated to African-American history, Anita Hill is a more important figure than Clarence Thomas. That museum is in a corner of the “mall” in D.C., close to the Washington Monument.......