Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

Hand-stitched American flag

How This WWII Flag Fulfilled a General's Dying Wish

Private José Quintero struggled to create this flag in secret while held as a prisoner of war during World War II

Engraved cooking pan

Fall in Love With These October Events

Gordo comic strip. Uncle Mio (wearing a suit and carrying a box of chocolates bouquet of flowers) talks to his nephew, who explains the qualities of different types of flowers. Behind the two figures appear precise, scientific diagrams of flowers.

How Gus Arriola and Gordo Became Accidental Ambassadors of Mexican Culture

Desert Camo baseball bat

The Artistry Behind a Baseball Bat

DACA graduation robe

Reflecting on the Ten Year Anniversary of DACA

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The Workers' Turkey

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The Washington Senators Couldn't Win—but Excelled at Scouting Latino Talent

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Carlos Martinez, Patriot and Philanthropist

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Essential or Expendable? How the UFW Fights for Farmworkers

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How Butterfly Wings Helped a New Collecting Initiative Take Flight

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Ten Objects That Will Help You Understand Latinx History

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Baseball Uniforms Honor Latino Heritage on the Field

Rea Ann Silva with an oversized version of the Beautyblender sponge (Courtesy of Beautyblender)

How Rea Ann Silva Invented the Beautyblender—and Changed Makeup Forever

Girlhood (It’s complicated) opened to the public on October 9, 2020. Artwork by Krystal Quiles for NMAH.

Why Did the Smithsonian Create an Exhibit About Girlhood?

Photograph for a Coca-Cola ad featuring Selena, 1994. Photo by Al Rendon. (NMAH)

How Do We Remember Selena?

Rendon working on a photoshoot with Selena, 1994. Photo courtesy of Rick Tolar. (NMAH)

How an Advertising Photographer Created Some of the Most Iconic Images of Selena

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