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Gloria Steinem, Legendary Voice of American Feminism, Passes Away at 92
Remembering Gloria Steinem, the influential feminist icon, author, and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, who passed away at the age of 92.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, Trailblazing Former U.S. Senator from Kansas, Passes Away at 94
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a pioneering political figure who represented Kansas in the United States Senate for nearly two decades, passed away at the age of 94. According to official reports,…
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Trump Orders Federal Warning Signs Installed Outside Smithsonian American History Museum
President Donald Trump has ordered federal officials to install prominent signage outside the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., warning visitors of what the administration characterizes…
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Iron Horizons: How the Railroad Built Modern America and Reshaped Global Infrastructure
Discover how the expansion of rail infrastructure transformed isolated towns into industrial powerhouses and laid the groundwork for modern global commerce.
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Library of Congress Unveils Rare Draft of Declaration of Independence with Edits by Franklin and Adams
The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., opened a highly anticipated exhibition this week featuring a rare, historic draft of the Declaration of Independence. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June…
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The Ideological Tug-of-War: Trump and the Smithsonian Institution
Explore the escalating conflict between Donald Trump's nationalist vision and the Smithsonian's historical mission, creating a governance challenge.
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Inside the Ideological Tug-of-War at the Smithsonian Institution
Former President Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to reshape the narrative of American history by targeting the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex. Throughout his political…
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Mount Vernon at 250: Reflecting on Washington’s Legacy in a Changing America
Explore Mount Vernon's enduring significance as America nears its 250th anniversary, examining George Washington's legacy amidst contemporary challenges.
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USCGC Eagle Carries Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence for America’s 250th Anniversary
The USCGC Eagle, the U.S. Coast Guard's historic training barque, is currently carrying a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence as it leads a prestigious parade of tall…
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Smithsonian Museums Provide Sanctuary and Reflection During America’s 250th Anniversary
As the United States marked its 250th anniversary on July 4, thousands of visitors sought refuge from sweltering temperatures and intense political discourse within the halls of the Smithsonian Institution…
