American History

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Weekend Events: George Washington, Student Sit-Ins and Remembering Japanese Internment During WWII

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Events: Butterflies, Underwater Archaeology, Iranian Cinema and More

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Freedom Rides: A Civil Rights Milestone

Spring '61: Federal legislation struck down segregation in America's transit systems prompting a series of nonviolent protests known as the Freedom Rides

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American History Museum Dances the Night Away With Van Halen's Guitar

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Happy Birthday, John Deere!

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Events: Freedom Riders, Woo at the Zoo, American Indian Filmmaking and More

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Weekend Events: Open Mic Night, Weaving Workshops and a Celebration of Black History Month

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A Farrah Fawcett Day at the Smithsonian

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Branson's Own Baldknobbers Donate Artifacts to American History Museum

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Wednesday Roundup- Test Your Knowledge: Benedict Arnold, Craig Newmark, Winning Stamps and More

A Look Back: The Kennedys 50 Years Ago

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Wednesday Roundup— Goldfish Gulping, Space Travel and Naming Rights

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Weekend Events: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Legacy at the Smithsonian

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Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Car During Race to the Museum Contest

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Wednesday Roundup: Cuddling an Anteater, Archival Weight Lifting, Toys and the World Expo

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Events: FONZ Photo Club, Music of the Civil Rights Movement, Gallery Talks and More

John F. Kennedy, right, with his brother Robert, during the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.

Power and the Presidency, From Kennedy to Obama

For the past 50 years, the commander in chief has steadily expanded presidential power, particularly in foreign policy

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Wednesday Roundup: Aviator Lions, Rockwell Models and Baby Anteaters

Latest exhibits from around the Mall

William Steinway Diary

Now On Display at American History: The Diary of Piano Man William Steinway

The newest exhibit in the American History Museum's Albert H. Small Documents gallery has been a long time coming

In an era where an incomplete pass resulted in a 15-yard penalty, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School showcased the potential of the pass.

The Early History of Football’s Forward Pass

The forward pass was ridiculed by college football’s powerhouse teams only to be proved wrong by Pop Warner and his Indians

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