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Trump rejects Native American Heritage month, proclaims 'American History and Founders month'
Each November for the past 29 years, the American president signs a proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage month, a tradition that began with President George H.W. Bush. It’s a month dedicated to learning not only about Native history but discussing current issues facing Native communities: health care, missing Indigenous women, environmental issues like the Keystone Pipeline, voting rights and more.
That is, until 2019. On October 31, 2019, the White House quietly issued a new proclamation, naming November as “National American History and Founders month.” Trump’s proclamation was filled with language that was not dissimilar to language found in white nationalist literature, softened just enough to pass the public relations filters in the White House.
Of course, what he means is the white history of this nation.
Our Nation’s patriots and heroes have always been guided by the belief that America must shine brightly out into the world. Indeed, this conviction has been at the forefront of the American experiment since our founding. This month, we acknowledge the tremendous strides we have made as a people and recognize that our democracy’s survival is dependent upon a well-informed electorate. To ensure the success of our future generations, we pledge to continue to build a more educated citizenry. We heed the warning of President Ronald Reagan that “freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
That is, until 2019. On October 31, 2019, the White House quietly issued a new proclamation, naming November as “National American History and Founders month.” Trump’s proclamation was filled with language that was not dissimilar to language found in white nationalist literature, softened just enough to pass the public relations filters in the White House.
Of course, what he means is the white history of this nation.
Our Nation’s patriots and heroes have always been guided by the belief that America must shine brightly out into the world. Indeed, this conviction has been at the forefront of the American experiment since our founding. This month, we acknowledge the tremendous strides we have made as a people and recognize that our democracy’s survival is dependent upon a well-informed electorate. To ensure the success of our future generations, we pledge to continue to build a more educated citizenry. We heed the warning of President Ronald Reagan that “freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
[link:https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/11/5/1897296/-Trump-rejects-Native-American-Heritage-month-proclaims-American-History-and-Founders-month|]
Very time you think this administration cannot get anymore hideous...Surprise!!!! White ethno-nationalism 101
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Just WTF.
Not even surprising. 
I wish I could say I was shocked but it's par for the course at this point. 
His ugly face immediately came to mind while reading the words.
'Donald Trump Appreciation Month' for chrissakes!
We should ask the Democratic candidates, "will you expunge every trace of Donald Trump's presidency when you take office?" If they answer "no", they're not fit to be president.
What a despicable piece of shit. 
I hope every Native American votes to expunge the republican party from American history.
Do I need the sarcasm thingee?
OK, here you go.
whispered in his ear...
