U.S. History

Norman Rockwell's "Four Freedoms" theme was rejected at first, but the posters became classics.

Any Bonds Today?

When Uncle Sam passed the hat in World War II, Americans came up with $185 billion to buy U.S. bonds

Alexander Mitchell Palmer

Crackdown!

When bombs terrorized America, the Attorney General launched the "Palmer Raids"

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Gods and Moguls

After the events of September 11, even historical fiction takes on new meaning. Just ask Ted Turner

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Too Much?

Why does Smithsonian feel the need to be so topical?

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Martin as Muse

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Sharing the Wealth

$1,500,000,000!

Making the Smithsonian an even more splendid presence on the American landscape than ever before

Choice Victuals

For smithsonian's writers, the curiouser the better

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Taken by Surprise

A fireman stands behind rubble.

Aftershocks

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Hallowed Ground

An investigation of old grave sites in New England is unearthing hard truths about yankees and slavery

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Mongrel Nation

Time and again, America has demonstrated a resilience that is rooted in the remarkable diversity of her people

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Star-Spangled Principles

Plume of September 11 attack seen from space by NASA

Carrying On

After a cataclysm, The editors wrestled with how to respond

Roosevelt standing next to the elephant he shot on safari

Bears and Rhinos

Never underestimate the role of sentimentality in the making of american myths and heroes

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Gone Fishing

For 20 years, Don Moser hooked readers with great stories. Now that he's retiring, trout beware

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Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!

The story of how the Smithsonian came by its mask rivals in interest the way the Lone Ranger got his

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Hell on Wheels

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Mamie's Purse

For an inaugural ball, a victim of war created an evening bag for the First Lady of a war hero

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They Eat to Serve

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