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A Symbolic Vessel

A prominent feature of the Sant Ocean Hall, the hand carved Tlingit canoe represents man's connection with the ocean.

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The Art of Sausage Making

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The Incredible Flying Car of the 1950s

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Smithsonian Curator Explains How Athletes Turn Social & Political Issues into National Conversations