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How Cherry Trees Blossomed into a Tourist Attraction
The fragile and transient blossom may herald the first stirrings of spring, but their significance has evolved since the 9th century
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The Story of Brownie Wise, the Ingenious Marketer Behind the Tupperware Party
Earl Tupper invented the container's seal, but it was a savvy, convention-defying entrepreneur who got the product line into the homes of housewives
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Two Artists in Search of Missing History
A new exhibition makes a powerful statement about the oversights of American history and America’s art history
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A Rare and Important Sculpture of Martin Luther King
As the nation pauses to honor the great Civil Rights leader, Charles Alston’s work at NMAAHC is one of his most prominent pieces
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Ten Rarely Seen Springsteen Photographs That Capture the Exhilarating Power of The Boss
A new book reveals the work of David Gahr, who documented the music legend as he rose to worldwide fame
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What's the Difference Between Moths and Butterflies and More Questions From Our Readers
You asked, we answered
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A History of America's Ever-Shifting Stance on Tariffs
Unpacking a debate as old as the United States itself
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The Gentleman's Agreement That Ended the Civil War
When Generals Grant and Lee sat down at Appomattox Court House, they brought an end to the struggle that had consumed the nation for five long years
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The Day Winston Churchill Lost His Cigar
Thanks to a gift of over 100 photographs, the National Portrait Gallery celebrates Yousuf Karsh's iconic photography with an installation of 27 portraits
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Deeply Grieving MLK’s Death, Activists Shaped a Campaign of Hurt and Hope
At Resurrection City, an epic 1968 demonstration on the National Mall in Washington D.C., protesters defined the next 50 years of activism
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These Newly Donated Artifacts Capture the Spirit of Washington, D.C. Drag
Mementos from the Academy of Washington drag organization add a valuable thread to the tapestry of American LGBTQ history
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Why Don't We See Fireflies in the Western U.S.?
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How an Exquisitely Designed Cart for Homeless People Inspired a Wave of Artists’ Activism
In the 1980s artist Krzysztof Wodiczko’s vehicle of change was also a weapon of social disruption
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How the Technicolor Ikat Designs of Central Asia Thread Into Textile History
A new Smithsonian exhibition sheds light on the rich backstory of an oft-imitated tradition
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How Smithsonian Helped Solve the Twitter Mystery of the Unknown Woman Scientist
Sheila Minor was not, as some suggested, “support staff.” She was a biological research technician who went on to a 35-year-long scientific career
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When Robert Kennedy Delivered the News of Martin Luther King's Assassination
Months before his own slaying, Kennedy recalled the loss of JFK as he consoled a crowd of shocked African-Americans in Indianapolis
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Meet the Female Inventor Behind Mass-Market Paper Bags
A self-taught engineer, Margaret Knight bagged a valuable patent, at a time when few women held intellectual property
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How One Impromptu Jam Session Spawned a Sweeping Irish-American Music Revival
For 40 years, Green Fields of America has told traditional Irish stories through song
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Vietnam War Vets Reconnect With Their 1960s Pen Pals For a Museum Donation
Decades after they sat in Mrs. Davis’ fourth grade class, former students donated Vietnam War materials to the American History Museum
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How Samuel Morse Got His Big Idea
On this day in 1838, Samuel Morse publicly demonstrated his telegraph for the first time. But how did he get the idea in the first place?
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