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UPDATED Sep 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Sep 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire by year-end
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced he will step down as head of the Smithsonian by the end of the year.
WHO: Lonnie Bunch
WHAT: Announced he will retire and step down as Smithsonian Secretary by the end of the year
WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Bunch announced his decision to step down from leading the Smithsonian.
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