Historians and Activists Utilize Augmented Reality to Counter President Trump's Renovation and Historical Narratives in Washington D.C.
In Washington D.C., historians, preservationists, and activists are employing augmented reality (AR) and other creative methods to challenge President Trump's ongoing renovations and his administration's efforts to reshape historical narratives. Public historian Lexi Cleveland, executive vice president of ARtGlass, is leading AR tours of the White House East Wing, allowing visitors to see historical images of features removed by President Trump, such as the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden and the White House Family Theater. These tours also visualize President Trump's broader plans for transforming Washington D.C., including the Reflecting Pool and the Triumphal Arch. This initiative comes as President Trump's ballroom construction at the White House East Wing proceeds, with its fate awaiting a Supreme Court decision. The White House has also issued an executive order calling on the National Park Service to place signs outside the National Museum of American History, directing visitors to 'accurate information' ... 
