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In a new book, Historian Ronald C. White, Jr., explains why Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, given just weeks before he died, was his greatest speech
Opening this month on Alexandria’s Mediterranean waterfront, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina reflects the spirit of its ancient forebear
Blending statecraft and sport, table tennis matches between American and Chinese athletes set the stage for Nixon’s breakthrough with the People’s Republic
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The more we learn about the remote island from archaeologists and researchers, the more intriguing it becomes
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Twenty-five years after Alex Haley’s best-seller topped the charts, millions of Americans are using high-tech tools to find their ancestors
The idyllic Mediterranean retreat of Corsica also harbors homegrown terrorists, bent on achieving the island’s secession from France
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The New York City courthouse that caused his downfall has been returned to its former glory, and Tweed’s odious reputation has been refurbished
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When Uncle Sam passed the hat in World War II, Americans came up with $185 billion to buy U.S. bonds
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When bombs terrorized America, the Attorney General launched the “Palmer Raids”
After the events of September 11, even historical fiction takes on new meaning. Just ask Ted Turner
Why does Smithsonian feel the need to be so topical?
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Making the Smithsonian an even more splendid presence on the American landscape than ever before
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For smithsonian’s writers, the curiouser the better
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An investigation of old grave sites in New England is unearthing hard truths about yankees and slavery
Time and again, America has demonstrated a resilience that is rooted in the remarkable diversity of her people
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