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September 1998

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The Strange Case of the Surgeon at Crowthorne

The Strange Case of the Surgeon at Crowthorne

Why Save the Flag?

Preserving the Star-Spangled Banner reflects our ongoing effort to establish a more perfect union

When Plants Migrate

The study of how plants moved north after the last ice age could mean new directions for conservation

Scoping Out the Sky

For everyday folks and presidents, too, the Naval Observatory is a fascinating place to study the stars

Steaming into the Future

An ungainly monster, the steam traction engine helped turn the buffalo's pasture into America's breadbasket

A Mailbox with a Catch

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