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2009
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Columbia Pictures Donates Objects from “Julie & Julia” to Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (July 29, 2009)
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Julia Child’s Copper Pots Reunited with Kitchen at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (July 29, 2009)
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Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection Presents Traveling Exhibition “Good as Gold—America’s Double Eagles” (July 28, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Showcases “Creating Hawai’i” (July 21, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Displays 1853 South Reading Quilt (July 16, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Acquires George Washington Letter (July 16, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Encourages Summer Reading Fun with “OurStory” Web Site (June 23, 2009)
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Public Presentation of Red Sox Artifacts (June 22, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Celebrates Flag Day: Winner of National Anthem Singing Contest to Perform, Special Children’s Citizenship Ceremony Scheduled (June 12, 2009)
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Money Talks at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History: New Display of Numismatic Rarities (June 10, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Opens New Exhibition “Earl Shaffer and the Appalachian Trail” (June 10, 2009)
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Bobcat Finds a Home at the Smithsonian (June 5, 2009)
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National Museum of American History’s New Exhibition Goes “On the Water” (May 20, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Announces Grand Prize Winner of National Anthem YouTube Singing Contest (May 19, 2009)
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“Jamestown, Québec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings” Opens at the Smithsonian’s International Gallery (May 11, 2009)
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"I Do Solemnly Swear: Photographs of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration” Opens at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (April 28, 2009)
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National Museum of American History Announces Names of Semi-finalists for National Anthem YouTube Singing Contest (April 23, 2009)
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"America's Funniest Home Videos" Brings Laughter to the Smithsonian (April 8, 2009)
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Eighth Annual Jazz Appreciation Month at the Smithsonian Celebrates Chuck Mangione and Benny Goodman (April 2, 2009)
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Smithsonian Uncovers Secret Message Inside Abraham Lincoln’s Watch (March 10, 2009)
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Call for Entries! National Museum of American History and USA Weekend Magazine Partner for National Anthem YouTube Singing Contest (February 15, 2009)
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“The Scurlock Studio and Black Washington: Picturing the Promise” Photography Exhibition Opens at the Smithsonian Jan. 30 (January 30, 2009)
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Lincoln on Smithsonian’s History Explorer: “A Letter to Mr. Lincoln” Activities (January 16, 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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Media Advisory: The Bus Ride That Changed History: The Story of Rosa Parks book signing (January 5, 2009)
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Media Advisory: Lincoln the Inventor book signing (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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Test (June 18, 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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