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2009
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National Museum of American History to Open "Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life"
(January 14, 2009)
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Calendar Listing: National Museum of American History Celebrates Abraham Lincoln
(January 5, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Presidency and Inauguration-Related Exhibitions
(January 1, 2009)
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2008
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National Museum of American History to Open “Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life”
(December 31, 2008)
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National Museum of American History to Display Lincoln Documents from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
(December 31, 2008)
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Media Open House for “First Ladies at the Smithsonian”
(December 19, 2008)
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“First Ladies at the Smithsonian” Exhibition Opens at National Museum of American History
(December 3, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Explores “Robots on the Road?”
(November 25, 2008)
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Original Star-Spangled Banner Debuts in New State-of-the-Art Gallery at the Heart of the National Museum of American History
(November 17, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Moves Original Star-Spangled Banner into New State-of-the-Art Gallery
(October 1, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Launches New Educational Web Site “Smithsonian’s History Explorer” on Verizon’s Thinkfinity.org
(September 15, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Acquires Wasserburg Mass Spectrometer
(September 12, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Will Open
Nov. 21
(July 30, 2008)
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Smithsonian Wants to Believe! National Museum of American History Acquires X-Files Collection
(July 16, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Acquires 18th-Century Sampler
(July 14, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Acquires Collection of HIV and AIDS Research Materials from Author, John-Manuel Andriote
(June 27, 2008)
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The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon
(June 24, 2008)
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Curators at the National Museum of American History Collect 2008 Campaign Memorabilia
(June 14, 2008)
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Dress from the Pre-Revolutionary War-Era Added to Smithsonian Costume Collection
(April 24, 2008)
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Smithsonian Collects Historic Patent Medicines Spanning 150 Years
(April 17, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Celebrates Seventh Annual Jazz Appreciation Month
(March 31, 2008)
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National Museum of American History Updates Preservation of National Numismatic Collection
(February 29, 2008)
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The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra to Tour Egypt
(February 14, 2008)
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Nine Legendary Leading Ladies From Stage and Screen Donate Career Memorabilia to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(January 29, 2008)
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2007
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Smithsonian’s Bracero History Project Records Bittersweet History
(December 27, 2007)
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Smithsonian Curators to Collect Primary Memorabilia
(December 19, 2007)
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Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Nominated for Grammy
(December 17, 2007)
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Singer-Songwriter Garth Brooks Donates Career Memorabilia to the National Museum of American History
(December 4, 2007)
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Major Gift to Fund Maritime History Exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(November 28, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Receives $1.5 Million Gift
(November 28, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Makes Great Strides in Major Renovation
(November 28, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Names Two Historians to Its Board
(November 19, 2007)
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, The Getty Conservation Institute, and The Getty Foundation Collaborate to Unravel Photography’s Most Controversial Mystery
(October 29, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Acquires Wireless Picturephone Prototypes
(October 24, 2007)
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Texas Instruments Donates Math Education Technology to Smithsonian
(September 25, 2007)
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New Virtual Exhibit Highlights Milestone in U.S. Education Reform
(September 25, 2007)
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Smithsonian Photographs Travel to the Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center
(September 17, 2007)
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“Hot off the press!” Three New Books Authored by American History Curators
(September 17, 2007)
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Celia Cruz Salsas Into The Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture of San Antonio Texas
(September 12, 2007)
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Two “All-American” Docents Celebrate Four Decades of Service to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(August 15, 2007)
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Numismatic Rarities Exhibition Extended Through January 2008
(August 3, 2007)
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Smithsonian Celebrates America’s Numismatic Renaissance in Milwaukee
(August 1, 2007)
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“Whatever Happened to Polio?” Smithsonian Exhibition Travels to President Roosevelt’s Warm Springs
(August 1, 2007)
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Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Brings Home Nordic Ware Company Artifacts
(July 9, 2007)
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"Die Hard" to Live On at the Smithsonian
(June 27, 2007)
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Smithsonian Acquires Borden World’s Fair Materials
(June 6, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Receives “Bob,” Ventriloquist Figure From TV Show “Soap”
(May 16, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Acquires Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
(May 14, 2007)
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A Modern American Success Story Comes to the Smithsonian
(May 9, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Joins Thinkfinity Learning Project
(April 18, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Acquires Emergency 911 Cell-phone Technology
(April 12, 2007)
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All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Slides into Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(March 29, 2007)
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Smithsonian Celebrates Sixth Annual Jazz Appreciation Month This April
(March 29, 2007)
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Katherine Joseph’s Photographic Legacy Comes to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(March 5, 2007)
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Virginia Historical Society Takes Innovative Look at Jamestown’s 400th
(February 28, 2007)
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David McCullough Joins National Museum of American History’s Board
(February 20, 2007)
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National Museum of American History Receives Joe Louis’ Boxing Gloves From Historic 1936 Fight
(February 2, 2007)
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Dr. Jarvik Presents Artificial Hearts to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(January 30, 2007)
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Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Awarded Accreditation by the American Association of Museums
(January 25, 2007)
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2006
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Rocky Boxes into American History
(December 5, 2006)
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Smithsonian Showcases Never-before-seen Pattern Coins in Traveling Display
(December 1, 2006)
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National Museum of American History Announces Capital Campaign
(November 16, 2006)
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National Museum of American History Displays Treasures During Renovation
(November 16, 2006)
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Pre-Revolutionary War Teapot Added to Smithsonian Collections
(November 8, 2006)
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Smithsonian’s History Collection Hits the Road
(October 16, 2006)
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Smithsonian Marks Day of the Dead With a Two-Day Celebration
(October 11, 2006)
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Gay Civil Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny Presents Lifetime Papers and Historic Artifacts to the Nation
(October 6, 2006)
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Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Receives Grant to Study One of Photography's Biggest Historical Mysteries
(September 27, 2006)
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Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Presents Musical Masterpieces from the 17th to the 20th Centuries
(August 25, 2006)
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Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Move In with Neil Armstrong’s Space Suit
(August 22, 2006)
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Statement Regarding the Headsville, W.Va. Country Store and Post Office
(July 19, 2006)
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National Museum of American History Displays Recent Hip-Hop Acquisitions
(July 7, 2006)
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Highlights Frontier Gold
(July 5, 2006)
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Race-Winning “Stanley” Robot at the Museum
(June 26, 2006)
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NOAA Donates Hurricane Katrina Materials to Smithsonian Collection
(June 14, 2006)
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Happiness Hotel! Original Muppets Come Home to Washington
(May 18, 2006)
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Smithsonian Completes Star-Spangled Banner Conservation Treatment
(April 12, 2006)
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National Museum of American History Announces Major Renovation Including New Gallery for Star-Spangled Banner
(April 12, 2006)
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Smithsonian Jazzes Up Collection with Donations from Miles and Monk
(March 30, 2006)
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Hip-Hop Comes to the Smithsonian
(February 28, 2006)
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Country Stars Go on Display at the Smithsonian
(January 4, 2006)
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2005
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National Museum of American History Names New Board Chairman
(December 27, 2005)
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National Museum of American History Sets Up Hurricane Katrina Collection
(December 1, 2005)
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Inventing America: National Museum of American History Commemorates Benjamin Franklin’s 300th Birthday
(November 17, 2005)
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Smithsonian Exhibition Highlights Numismatic Rarities
(November 14, 2005)
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Symbols of a New Nation
(November 13, 2005)
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Fire and Water
(October 28, 2005)
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Sounds Like a Winner
(October 25, 2005)
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Can’t Stop Loving You
(October 3, 2005)
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National Museum of American History Acquires Frozen Margarita Machine
(September 28, 2005)
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Ray Charles on Smithsonian’s Mind
(September 21, 2005)
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National Museum of American History Adds Nash Editions Digital Photography Equipment, Prints to Collections
(August 12, 2005)
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Numismatic Community Contributes to Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection
(July 6, 2005)
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Dow Donates DNA Fermenter to National Museum of American History
(June 10, 2005)
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Disneyland comes to Washington
(June 9, 2005)
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Flag Day Celebration Events
(June 2, 2005)
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Basketball Legend William “Bill” Russell Presented with James Smithson Bicentennial Medal
(May 5, 2005)
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Marks 50th Anniversary of the Polio Vaccine
(April 11, 2005)
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Smithsonian Celebrates Life and Legacy of Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz
(April 1, 2005)
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National Museum of American History Commemorates Voting Rights March with Special Display
(March 21, 2005)
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Jazz Appreciation Month Takes on a Latin Flair in Fourth Year at the National Museum of American History
(March 21, 2005)
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1997 EV1 Donated to the National Museum of American History
(March 15, 2005)
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National Museum of American History Launches Revamped Web Site
(March 11, 2005)
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2004
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Smithsonian Exhibitions Highlight Nation’s Highest Elected Office During the Presidential Inauguration
(December 20, 2004)
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1965 Ford Mustang Coupe Donated to the National Museum of American History
(December 8, 2004)
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Jerry Seinfeld to Present the National Museum of American History with “Puffy Shirt” from the Acclaimed Television Sitcom “Seinfeld”
(November 18, 2004)
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National Museum of American History’s New Exhibition Examines 250 Years of American Military Conflicts
(October 21, 2004)
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National Museum of American History Explores the Voting Process
(June 22, 2004)
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National Museum of American History Marks 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
(May 12, 2004)
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Numismatics Hall Closing at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(April 16, 2004)
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2003
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“America On The Move” Exhibition Opens Nov. 22 at National Museum Of American History
(November 18, 2003)
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2002
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Brent D. Glass Named Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(October 17, 2002)
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Bon Appétit! Julia Child's Kitchen on Display at the Smithsonian
(July 15, 2002)
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Smithsonian Releases New Image of the Star-Spangled Banner
(June 13, 2002)
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Smithsonian Selects Firm to Plan Renovation of its National Museum of American History Building
(June 5, 2002)
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Laura Bush Presents Inaugural Ball Gown To The Smithsonian
(January 20, 2002)
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2001
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Smithsonian Launches Online Exhibition "A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution"
(November 8, 2001)
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Smithsonian Adds Votomatic To Presidential Collections
(November 6, 2001)
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National Museum of American History Considers Collection Strategy in Response to Terrorist Attacks
(October 10, 2001)
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Smithsonian Unveils "HistoryWired" Web site
(August 1, 2001)
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Smithsonian Tells 200 Years of History Through One House
(April 20, 2001)
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2000
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Smithsonian Web Sites Honor and Explore the Presidency
(October 31, 2000)
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The Nation's Flagship History Museum Explores a Uniquely American Office--The Presidency--in Exhibition of Unprecedented Size and Scope
(September 20, 2000)
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Smithsonian Institution Announces Biggest Single Donation in its 154-year History
(September 19, 2000)
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Smithsonian Announces Preliminary Findings of Star-Spangled Banner Preservation
(June 19, 2000)
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National Association of Realtors Sponsors Smithsonian Exhibition Centered on 300-year-old American Home
(March 27, 2000)
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1999
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"On Time" Opens at Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
(November 18, 1999)
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Smithsonian's Star-Spangled Banner Conservation Laboratory and Exhibition Open at National Museum of American History
(May 27, 1999)
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Smithsonian's Star-Spangled Banner to Undergo Three-Year Conservation
(February 22, 1999)
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The National Museum of American History Explores the Promise of America Through Three 19th Century Communities
(February 11, 1999)
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