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Even-Handed History

The Wall Street Journal

January 06, 2026

The National Archives’ new permanent exhibit wisely avoids editorializing

- BY MICHAEL AUSLIN

Installation view of the 'Land and Home' gallery of 'The American Story, above; copper-plate engraving of the Declaration of Independence, left.

Washington

This story is from the January 06, 2026 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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