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First ladies' gowns return to view at Smithsonian

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The new exhibition 'The First Ladies' features 26 dresses and about 160 other objects ranging from Martha Washington's White House collection to a first look at Laura Bush's china...
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Smithsonian hosts 'The Black List' portraits in DC

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend, Sean Combs and Serena Williams now have a place in the National Portrait Gallery in a new show featuring leading black figures from entertainment, politics, sports and business...
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Smithsonian acquires Parliament-Funkadelic mothership

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The funkiest UFO in the galaxy is about to land in Chocolate City...
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Michelle Obama portrait debuts at Smithsonian

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Move over Martha Washington. Martha Stewart and Michelle Obama are getting space in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington for the first time...
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New Smithsonian exhibit exposes Gullah language

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The exhibit is also a celebration of the Gullah people who continue to thrive, despite years of oppression...
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Rare photo of slave children found in North Carolina attic

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RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) - A 1860s photo of black boys sells for thousands and captures a vivid scene of history...
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Smithsonian raises the curtain on the Apollo legacy

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Smithsonian Museum is bringing New York's Harlem to the nation's capital with the first-ever exhibit focused on the Apollo, where many musical careers were launched...
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Smithsonian to launch 'Save Our African-American Treasures' series

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ATLANTA (AP) - Years after author Alex Haley first encouraged blacks to research their roots, many are digging into attics and garages to find the rest of their history...
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Smithsonian receives rare Harriet Tubman items

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Tourists and history buffs will be able to see some rare, personal belongings of abolitionist Harriet Tubman when a museum of African-American history opens on the National Mall...
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Michelle Obama donates inaugural dress to Smithsonian

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The one-shoulder, white chiffon gown first lady Michelle Obama wore to the inaugural balls is going on display...
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