Dear admirers of Nikola Tesla,
Attached you will find photographs from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, clearly showing that Thomas Edison is prominently represented, while Nikola Tesla is almost entirely absent.
It is time to understand how the system works in the United States, including within institutions such as the Smithsonian.
I am often asked:
“Why is Nikola Tesla not represented at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC?”
The answer is simple — someone has to do the work.
If you are asking who will do it, and whether you expect the Tesla Science Foundation to do it alone, please understand this:
real change does not begin with criticism, but with work, planning, and participation.
If you do not know how this is done, look at how Edison became so widely represented — not only at the Smithsonian, but in textbooks, museums, films, and the broader public narrative across America.
That did not happen by accident. It was the result of decades of organized effort, funding, institutional cooperation, advocacy, and consistent presence.
Therefore, I ask respectfully:
no empty criticism.
I welcome:
- work
- concrete proposals
- initiatives
- and criticism only when it comes with a viable solution in which you are willing to actively participate.
If we want Nikola Tesla to take the place he rightfully deserves in American and world history —
it is time to act.
And now — let’s get to work.
Sincerely,
Nikola Lonchar