The first of these festivals debuted in the early 1960s, serving as a prime example of the United States' burgeoning counterculture
Untold Stories of American History
In 1863, a New Testament tucked in the pocket of Union soldier Charles W. Merrill prevented a musket ball from mortally wounding him
The National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, celebrates 100 years
Untold Stories of American History
In 1873, greed, speculation and overinvestment in railroads sparked a financial crisis that sank the U.S. into more than five years of misery
Today, they rank at the top of lists of U.S. states most at risk from climate change
The intrepid Victorian-era author proved that a lady’s life could be in the mountains, and I am forever grateful for that
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Travel the country's beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Few realize that the approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through
Learn about the accomplishments of the Black Americans who served their country abroad, even as they faced discrimination at home
Older, but by no means wiser, the political cartoon character symbolized a mischievous young nation
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
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During World War II, the OSS sent Moe Berg to Europe, where he gathered intel on Germany's efforts to build an atomic bomb
The forgotten figure symbolized the hopes—and myths—of the early United States
The draft on view at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture was produced a few hours before King took to the podium
Stanley Tretick documented the demonstration in 1963, but his snapshots were hidden in a trunk, unseen by the public for decades
Americans who marched on Washington 60 years ago under a blazing sun recall the day they were part of a turning point in history
Untold Stories of American History
The logistics of moving patients across the U.S. by rail were staggeringly complex
Arising out of New York's close-knit Black communities, the genre revolutionized the music industry and gave rise to a new generation of sounds and stars
Last month, descendants of copper miners and history enthusiasts alike gathered for the 117th annual Central Mine reunion service
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