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    Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900 Added

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    Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900

    Portraits of Indigenous Americans, European colonists, clergymen, soldiers, writers, performers, scientists, and others who helped shape the country. 

    July 1, 2006 – Permanent

    Portrait Gallery

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    Airmail in America

    This exhibition examines the critical role the postal system played in the creation of America's commercial aviation industry.

    February 22, 2006 – Permanent

    Postal Museum

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    The Price of Freedom: Americans at War Added

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    The Price of Freedom: Americans at War

    This exhibition surveys the history of America's military from the Colonial Era to the conflict in Iraq. 

    November 11, 2004 – Permanent

    American History Museum

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    Human Spaceflight Added

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    Human Spaceflight

    Learn how the United States, Soviet Union/Russia, and other nations have made human spaceflight a reality.

    November 1, 2004 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Applications Satellites Added

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    Applications Satellites

    See how applications satellites have become an integral part of contemporary life.

    November 1, 2004 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Space Science Added

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    Space Science

    The spacecraft on view represent those that perform science in Earth's upper atmosphere or beyond.

    November 1, 2004 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Window on Collections Added

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    Window on Collections

    These permanent displays feature more than 3,500 items from the museum's collection that reveal the remarkable breadth and diversity of Native American objects.

    September 21, 2004 – Permanent

    American Indian Museum DC

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    Native American Landscape Added

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    Native American Landscape

    By recalling the natural landscape environment that existed prior to European contact, the landscape embodies the theme of returning to a Native place.

    September 21, 2004 – Permanent

    Smithsonian Gardens

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    Kids' Farm Added

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    Kids' Farm

    At the Kids’ Farm, children of all ages have an opportunity to meet and greet cows, alpacas, hogs, donkeys, goats, chickens, and fish.

    June 12, 2004 – Permanent

    National Zoo

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    Taking America to Lunch Added

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    Taking America to Lunch

    On view are more than 50 children's and workers' illustrated metal lunch boxes and beverage containers dating from the 1890s through the 1980s to celebrate the history and endurance of American lunch boxes.

    April 13, 2004 – Indefinitely

    American History Museum

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    Commercial Aviation Added

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    Commercial Aviation

    On view is aircraft that helped make commercial aviation a commonplace and essential part of modern life.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Sport Aviation Added

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    Sport Aviation

    See some homebuilt vehicles that encompass the most advanced ideas in aircraft design.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Aerobatic Flight Added

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    Aerobatic Flight

    Learn about the exhilarating and precise flying known as aerobatic flight.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Cold War Aviation Added

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    Cold War Aviation

    The role of aircraft in the post-World War II competition between superpowers is explored.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    General Aviation Added

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    General Aviation

    Three fourths of all flights in the U.S. are not commercial or military; they're general aviation!

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    World War II German Aviation Added

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    World War II German Aviation

    Learn the story of the rise and fall of the Luftwaffe (German air force) during World War II.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Korea and Vietnam Aviation Added

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    Korea and Vietnam Aviation

    Learn about America's first swept-wing jet fighter, the F-86 Sabre, and its arch rival, the MiG-15.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Interwar Military Aviation Added

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    Interwar Military Aviation

    See 1920s and 1930s military aircraft, including many one-of-a-kind and sole-survivor airplanes.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    World War II Aviation Added

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    World War II Aviation

    See aircraft that represent some of the major technological advancements during World War II.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Vertical Flight Added

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    Vertical Flight

    Learn about the history of helicopters from the first rotary-wing aircraft (autogiro) to the XV-15.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Modern Military Aviation Added

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    Modern Military Aviation

    Follow the development of more advanced and precise air power after World War II.

    December 15, 2003 – Indefinitely

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Rockets and Missiles Added

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    Rockets and Missiles

    Learn how rocketry got a boost in the 20th century, altering warfare and taking humans into space.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Pre-1920 Aviation Added

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    Pre-1920 Aviation

    Learn about the era when the airplane was transformed from an exciting new invention to a machine of practical utility.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Ultralight Aircraft Added

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    Ultralight Aircraft

    Explore the history behind ultralights from their early beginnings to rising popularity in the 1970s.

    December 15, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

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    Business Aviation Added

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    Business Aviation

    Examples of business aircraft ranging from small "prop planes" to well-appointed "bizjets" are on view.

    December 5, 2003 – Permanent

    Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center


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