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News Articles: Smithsonian

An aerial view of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") in the foreground and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in the background.

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Congress Approves 2 New Museums Honoring American Latinos, Women's History

The Smithsonian cannot build a new museum without federal legislation but both museums have bipartisan support. The law requires costs be covered by a 50/50 split between public and private dollars.

December 22, 2020
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  • Elizabeth Blair
The "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" exhibit in Thomaston, Georgia.

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'Crossroads: Change In Rural America' Brings A Slice Of The Smithonian to Small-Town Georgia

Rural America is often painted in broad strokes. Small towns have been hit hard by population declines as more Americans flock to urban and suburban...

September 11, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Pria Mahadevan

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On Second Thought For Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Georgia State University students studying to be sports and entertainment lawyers have a new course available to them: The Legal Life of Ludacris. GSU...

September 11, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 7 more
Leopold's Ice Cream will celebrate their 100th birthday with a block party on Saturday.

Ice Cream Party, Bridal Show, More Coastal Events Aug. 16-18

Don't let the rain keep you in this weekend — in Savannah, there's lots to do from an all-day Star Wars marathon to saying yes to the dress at the...

August 15, 2019
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  • Kristen Rogers
Former Smithsonian secretary and Georgia Tech President Emeritus Wayne Clough reflects on life in South Georgia in his new memoir, "Things New and Strange."

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Georgia's G. Wayne Clough, First Southerner To Run Smithsonian, Explores 'Things New and Strange'

In 2008, G. Wayne Clough became the 12th secretary of the Smithsonian. The Douglas native and Georgia Tech president emeritus was the first Southerner...

June 27, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Smithsonian scientist Clay Graham (left) passes a downy woodpecker to Aniketh Venkateswaran to release. Participation is a big part of the Neighborhood Nestwatch program.

Bag 'Em And Tag 'Em: Smithsonian Puts Atlanta Birders To Work

On a recent Sunday morning just after dawn in a lush backyard in Atlanta, Clay Graham stood silent, all eyes and ears. “Ok, so that’s a Carolina wren...

May 25, 2017
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  • Sam Whitehead
Natasha Trethewey during book signing at the University of Michigan in 2011.

Natasha Trethewey: 'We Have Seen'

Just over 53 years ago, a bomb exploded at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The predominately African-American congregation...

September 19, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art

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