Wallbuilders Live! With David Barton & Rick Green

The political spectrum we take for granted – left versus right – has surprising origins dating back to the French Revolution. When revolutionaries debated abolishing the monarchy in 1789, conservatives who supported King Louis XVI sat on the right side of the assembly hall, while those advocating constitutional government positioned themselves on the left. Ironically, today's meanings have essentially flipped, with modern conservatives preserving traditional institutions like the Constitution, while progressives push for systemic change.This historical perspective provides context for examining President Trump's recent directive to review exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution. Far from attempting to whitewash history, this initiative addresses concerns that our national museums present an unbalanced view filtered through critical race theory. Legislators touring these museums found displays overwhelmingly emphasizing America's flaws while minimizing its exceptional achievements. At Mount Vern