This article introduced the controversy surrounding Project 1619, one of the most prominent culture wars that has recently gripped the United States. First, I looked at examples of conflicts over historical understanding that preceded the 1619 Project. Second, I examined how the 1619 Project, a New York Times initiative, was developed. Third, I analyzed Trump’s 1776 Commission as a counterpoint to the 1619 Project. Fourth, I describe the movement in Republican-controlled states to pass legislation banning the teaching of critical race theory as well as the 1619 Project materials. Using the conflict over the interpretation of history in the United States as a model, this paper explores the implications for Korean history education.