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Due to technical difficulties outside of our control, the
links in Smithsonian Focus were unavailable for a short
time on Tuesday. We hope you enjoy this corrected version of the
December issue below. Happy Holidays from all of us here at the
Smithsonian!
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Virtual Visit
Photo Detective
Follow one woman's investigation of a favorite photograph of
her grandmother, using clues in the image to find out when and
why the picture was taken. Perhaps you'll be inspired to dig
into your family photos and make your own discoveries.
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In the Spotlight
Four Indian Kings
In 1710, four leaders of the
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) alliance traveled to the Court of Queen
Anne in London to ask for support against the French. Londoners
treated the delegates as celebrities and Queen Anne commissioned
their portraits – the earliest known surviving oil
portraits of Native people of North America. See these regal likenesses online or at the
National Portrait Gallery.
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Planning a visit to the
Smithsonian? These are some of the memorable experiences
awaiting you on the National Mall and beyond. If you don't find
something close to you, use our map of Traveling Exhibitions –
the Smithsonian is sure to be in your neighborhood soon.
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| ZooLights |
Thousands of sparkling lights make the
holidays seem magical at the National Zoo. Explore the
larger-than-life animal light displays, learn from Zoo keepers,
enjoy live entertainment, and bring the whole family! December
18-30, every night except December 24-25, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Tickets required. Click for ticket information and
details.
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Road to Freedom & After
1968 |
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These two exhibitions, brought to you by the
National Museum of African American History and Culture, examine
the Civil Rights movement through photography and contemporary
art. Road to Freedom includes images
that moved the nation, raising awareness of injustice. After 1968 features artworks that
explore social change today and in 1968, a year of social
upheaval. Showing at the Ripley Center International
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Holiday Song Sing Along |
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Get in the holiday spirit at the newly re-opened
National Museum of American History. Home for the Holidays is a
musical program featuring holiday music from 1940s wartime
America. Learn the stories behind the most beloved American
holiday musical classics and sing along to your favorites!
December 20, 21, 24, 26, and 27-31. Various times, click for more information. |
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To learn more about new and upcoming Smithsonian
exhibitions and events, click
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Eureka! Discover Spark!Lab! |
You can feel the thrill of discovery with this new
interactive exhibition. Try your hand at extracting DNA or
growing plants without soil. Then learn about the process of
invention and the minds behind some of the inventions we use
today. Visit the Spark!Lab at the National Museum of American
History or get started online now.
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Why Give to the
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The Smithsonian inspires both young and old
through exhibitions, research, and education. Please make a gift
that will help inspire future generations! Your
contribution before midnight on December 31st is tax-deductible
in 2008.
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Correction
In last month's issue, the "In The Spotlight" feature was
incorrectly titled "Distinguished Service Medal." The article
actually featured the Distinguished Service Cross. Thank you to
our diligent readers for alerting us to this error. |
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