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Smithsonian Announces New Releases Drawn From Legendary Mack McCormick Collection

Releases Include Book “Biography of a Phantom,” Box Set “Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958 – 1971” and Display at National Museum of American History
- February 22, 2023
- Smithsonian Books
- Smithsonian Folkways
- American History Museum
Smithsonian Adds First Lady Jill Biden’s Inaugural Ensembles to Its Historic First Ladies Collection

Addition to First Ladies Collection Continues a 100-Year Tradition
- January 25, 2023
- American History Museum
- Exhibitions
- New Acquisitions
National Museum of American History Will Preserve Alexander Graham Bell’s Experimental Sound Recordings
- January 10, 2023
- American History Museum
New Culture Wing Showcases Role of Entertainment in American Life

Avedon Photographs and Iconic TV, Film, Theater, Sports and Music Artifacts On View Dec. 9
- December 8, 2022
- American History Museum
- Exhibitions
Smithsonian Entertainment Exhibition To Showcase Pop Culture

The Ruby Slippers, Prince’s Guitar, Ali’s Boxing Robe and Selena’s Costume Among 200 Objects on View in “Entertainment Nation”/“Nación del espectáculo” Opening Dec. 9
- December 8, 2022
- American History Museum
- Exhibitions
Smithsonian, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Partnered To Host Naturalization Ceremony

Welcoming 25 New Americans From 22 Countries. Brig. Gen. Stephen L.A. Michael Received Outstanding American By Choice Recognition
- November 10, 2022
- American History Museum
WWII POW Flag Added to National Museum of American History Collections

Flag Reflects Pacific-Front Survival and Resilience Story of Cpl. Jose Quintero
- November 10, 2022
- American History Museum
- New Acquisitions
Texas Family Donates Rare 1932 Ford Model B Car Purchased by Pullman Porter Patriarch to the National Museum of American History
- October 13, 2022
- American History Museum
- New Acquisitions
“(re) Framing Conversations: Photographs by Richard Avedon, 1946–1965” Opens Dec. 9 at the National Museum of American History
- October 12, 2022
- American History Museum
- Exhibitions
National Museum of American History To Host Eighth Annual Smithsonian Food History Weekend and Gala in Person Oct. 13–14

Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Grace Young Presented With Julia Child Award. Featured Presenters Include Francis Lam, Sara Moulton, Gala Menu by Chef Peter Chang. Programming Features Cooking Demonstration, Brewing History and More.
- October 6, 2022
- American History Museum
- Public Programs
Smithsonian To Collect Skateboard Decks and Iconic Skate Film

Professional Skateboarders and Filmmakers Jason Lee and Chris “Dune” Pastras Donate Personal Objects to the National Collections During Ceremony at Innoskate Festival
- July 7, 2022
- American History Museum
- New Acquisitions
“We Belong Here” Marks 50th Anniversary of Title IX June 23
- June 22, 2022
- American History Museum
- Exhibitions

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