Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

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How the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Continues to Impact Modern Life

A new Smithsonian book reckons with the enduring legacies of slavery and capitalism

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The History of the Ballot and the People Who Cast Them

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Five Powerful Stories That Are Perfect for Women's Equality Day

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The Smithsonian Founder Developed Poison Tests

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Venture Into the Smithsonian's Underground Complex

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The Paradox of the Declaration of Independence

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The 'Friend to America' Who Helped Recognize the Country's Independence

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Delicious Recipes for Your Next Juneteenth Celebration

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How the Language of Presidents and First Ladies Shapes the Country

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Explore Amazing Contributions Made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Four Smithsonian Stories

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The Man Behind Lincoln's Inauguration Photos

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How the Smithsonian Conserved the Jefferson Bible

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The Legacy of the Cherry Blossom Festival

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How Bessie Coleman Pleased the Crowds and Alienated the Critics

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A Long Story of Freedom Seeking

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How Black Women Have Changed the Face of Spaceflight

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Benjamin Banneker's Almanac of Strange Dreams

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We Wish You a Commercial Christmas

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What It Took to Broker a Treaty Between the Young United States and Native Nations

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Honoring the Long History of Native American Service

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