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smithsonianmag.comThe Moment That Defines Famed American Composer Leonard Bernstein
The National Portrait Gallery showcases a celebrated conductor as portrayed by the master French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson
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smithsonianmag.comSelf-Taught Artist Clementine Hunter Painted the Bold Hues of Southern Life
On view at NMAAHC, Hunter’s colorful artworks depict work in the field, church on Sundays, and laundry on the line
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smithsonianmag.comThis Freak Aviation Disaster Brought Supersonic Idealism Down in Flames
In a just-released Smithsonian Book, author Samme Chittum assesses the Concorde’s demise with the keen eye of a crime reporter
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smithsonianmag.comThe Return of Dorothy’s Iconic Ruby Slippers, Now Newly Preserved for the Ages
The unprecedented conservation of the Wizard of Oz shoes involved more than 200 hours, and a call from the FBI
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smithsonianmag.comMeet 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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smithsonianmag.comIn a New Film, Master Artisans Share Their Passion for the Labors They Love
Award-winning filmmakers, Smithsonian folklorist Marjorie Hunt and Paul Wagner, explore impact of craft in Good Work, airing now on PBS
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smithsonianmag.comHow World War I Influenced the Evolution of Modern Medicine
Medical technology and roles during World War I are highlighted in a new display at the National Museum of American History
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smithsonianmag.comHow 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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smithsonianmag.comBill Traylor Depicted His Brutal Lifetime With Vibrant Art
A new Smithsonian show, seven years in the making, takes a deep dive into the life of a self-taught artist and former slave
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smithsonianmag.comHow the Inverted Jenny, a 24-Cent Stamp, Came to Be Worth a Fortune
Mark the centennial of an epic mistake at the National Postal Museum where several of these world-famous stamps are on view
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smithsonianmag.comThe Much-Loved Paddington Bear Turns Sixty
Celebrating the October 1958 publication of A Bear Called Paddington, Smithsonian Libraries takes a look at several pop-up books
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smithsonianmag.comHow Frida Kahlo's Love Letter Shaped Romance for Punk Poet Patti Smith
Sealed with a kiss, the 1940 note reflects the
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smithsonianmag.comSmithsonian Film Festival Examines African-American Life Through Dozens of Distinct Lenses
The first of its kind, the late-October event brings together perspectives both historical and contemporary
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smithsonianmag.comSmithsonian Names Billie Jean King One of Its "Great Americans"
The tennis icon chatted about her life and legacy in a wide-ranging conversation at the National Museum of American History
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smithsonianmag.comRecalling an Era When the Color of Your Skin Meant You Paid to Vote
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a ruling that made the poll tax unconstitutional
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smithsonianmag.comRay Charles' Fusion of Gospel and Blues Changed the Face of American Popular Music
A visionary virtuoso, Charles made brilliance look easy
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smithsonianmag.comTen 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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smithsonianmag.comThe Whitney Flame Topaz Smolders in Vibrant Red
A new gemstone at the Natural History Museum is already igniting wonder in viewers
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smithsonianmag.comParty Like It’s 1881: President Garfield’s Inaugural Ball
Nothing says,
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smithsonianmag.comThe Story of Mexican Coke Is a Lot More Complex Than Hipsters Would Like to Admit
A nasty trade war and questionable scientific assumptions make it difficult to discern what is, and what isn't, the real thing
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