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September 2000

Smithsonian magazine delivers trusted and incisive reporting on history, science, nature, culture and travel.

Features

The Smithsonian Castle

The Jitterbug Met R&B

And the shag, a stylish Southern dance, was born and reborn along the Carolina coast

The Renwick

A Storied Gallery

With its colorful history and a touch of whimsy, the Renwick is a singular experience

Babe Ruth

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