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National Museum of American History
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Open every day except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit our site to learn more and explore: americanhistory.si.edu
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    National Museum of American History
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    Nov 29, 2023
    “Hello? Is it me you’re looking for?” You don't have to be a superhero to reach us. There are many great ways to stay in touch. You can find us on Facebook (@americanhistory), Instagram (@amhistorymusuem), and YouTube (@SmithsonianAmHistory). 📷: Superman Telephone, 1979
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    National Museum of American History
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    Nov 26, 2020
    Thanksgiving will be different for many of us this year, but we hope that you still get to enjoy some of your favorite dishes. One of our favorites: this 1960s CorningWare casserole dish. Did your family have one? s.si.edu/3705lQs
    CorningWare casserole dish with blue cornflower design
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    National Museum of American History
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    Jul 4, 2020
    “The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. The sunlight that brought light and healing to you, has brought stripes and death to me. This Fourth July is yours, not mine" -Frederick Douglass, 1852
    A black and white photograph of Frederick Douglass.
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    National Museum of American History
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    Oct 25, 2018
    A child's Superman cape, an award from a fair, a ring intended for a future husband. These objects reflect facets of Matthew Shepard's life. Today, they join our collection, representing the story of a young man who was so much more than his brutal murder in 1998. #LGBTQhistory
    A red Superman cape in a child’s size, photographed laying flat on a table.
    A purple award from a fair.
    A man's ring with a geometric design.
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    National Museum of American History
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    Jun 6, 2023
    On June 6, 1944, thousands of soldiers, sailors, and airmen invaded Normandy during World War II. This flag flew aboard LCC 60, a vessel that guided waves of personnel and equipment to the “Tare Green” and “Uncle Red” sectors of Utah Beach. More here: s.si.edu/2ZdXfi3
    A U.S. Flag showing obvious signs of wear, including tattered and frayed ends and holes throughout the flag.
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    National Museum of American History
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    Jul 9, 2017
    Today in 1776: The Declaration of Independence is read aloud to Gen. Washington's troops in New York. Lithograph: ow.ly/Fxui30dmANo
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    National Museum of American History
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    Feb 1, 2021
    Today in 1960, four Black college freshman sat down at this lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C. and helped change the nation. Jibreel Khazan, Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond's sit-in was a watershed event in the struggle for civil rights. #BlackHistoryMonth
    Piece of the Greensboro lunch counter with four stools on display at the museum.
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    National Museum of American History
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    Oct 26, 2018
    This morning, Matthew Shepard's remains will be buried at the @WNCathedral. Shepard was a gay college student in Laramie, Wyoming. His killing 20 years ago made headlines. Yesterday his parents donated their son's belongings to our collection: s.si.edu/MatthewShepard
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    National Museum of American History
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    Jun 6, 2018
    Today in 1944: American troops land at Omaha Beach on D-day. Photo by magazine war correspondent Robert Capa:
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    National Museum of American History
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    Feb 14, 2021
    Like many of the people born into slavery in the United States, Frederick Douglass did not know his exact date of birth. The abolitionist leader and civil rights champion adopted today, February 14, as his birthday. #BlackHistoryMonth
    Portrait of an older Frederick Douglass
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    National Museum of American History
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    Sep 21, 2018
    🎶 "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood..." Today's #GoogleDoodle celebrates the 51st anniversary of filming of the first episode of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Fred Rogers wore this cardigan, now in our collection. For over 30 years, he asked, "Won't you be my neighbor?"
    On black background, bright red cardigan with gold sipper down the front. Details around cuffs and neckline--sort of raised knitting patterns. Long sleeves.
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    National Museum of American History
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    Aug 28, 2018
    #NationalBowtieDay is a good one to take a selfie with a lab coat worn by @BillNye in our "T is for Television" display, which closes September 4. s.si.edu/2wmhCgJ
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    National Museum of American History
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    Jul 18, 2020
    We join the nation in mourning the death of Congressman John Lewis, a lifelong advocate for equality and justice. Lewis joined the Civil Rights Movement in 1958 while attending seminary in Nashville.
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    National Museum of American History
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    Feb 14, 2020
    Like many of the men and women born into slavery, Frederick Douglass did not know his exact date of birth. The abolitionist leader and civil rights champion adopted February 14 as his birthday. #BlackHistoryMonth
    A black and white photograph of Frederick Douglass.