American History
The Freedom Riders, Then and Now
Fighting racial segregation in the South, these activists were beaten and arrested. Where are they now, nearly fifty years later?
Obama Campaign Office Acquired by NMAAHC
The Falls Church, Virginia, office provides record of a historic victory, now part of the collections
Official Smithsonian Word on Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown
When will the Smithsonian receive and display Michelle Obama's inaugural dress?
Smithsonian Inaugural Collections Grow with Obama Souvenirs
Over the inaugural weekend, Smithsonian curators were among the crowds searching for significant artifacts that will later mark the historical moment
From Washington to Biden, Inauguration History
Every four years, D.C. celebrates the presidential inauguration
The Stories Behind Holiday Songs
This Sunday, at the National Museum of American History, three theatrical performers sang a version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Inaugural Firsts
When was the first inaugural parade? Who had the longest inaugural address? A look at presidential inaugurations through time
44 Years Later, a Washington, D.C. Death Unresolved
Mary Pinchot Meyer's death remains a mystery. But it's her life that holds more interest now
American History Transformed, Watch the New Museum Evolve
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the National Museum of American History's building as it is transformed
Robert Frank’s Curious Perspective
In his book The Americans, Robert Frank changed photography. Fifty years on, it still unsettles
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