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Trump calls 1619 Project, critical race theory 'propaganda'

What Trump is saying about 1619 Project, teaching U.S. history

09/17/2020

PBS News Hour

Trump calls 1619 Project, critical race theory 'propaganda'

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What Trump is saying about 1619 Project, teaching U.S. history

Speaking at the White House Conference on American History on Thursday, President Trump announced he would be signing an executive order to create the “1776 Commission” to promote a “patriotic education.” Trump also blasted efforts to reexamine American history with a deeper emphasis on slavery and racism. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s perspective on race.

09/17/2020

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