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Explore America: Washington, D.C.

Explore America and discover people, places, art, and history that connect to Washington, D.C., in the Smithsonian’s collections. The nation's capital is known for its monuments and museums, but Washington, D.C., has vibrant neighborhoods and a culture all its own. Held in trust for the American people, the Smithsonian’s collections document the country’s history, art from across the globe, scientific discovery, and the vast wonders of the natural and cultural world. Visit Smithsonian Open Access to download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s 2D and 3D images.


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Johnson J.H.S. Crew T-shirt

Beer Tap Knob, "Senate Beer"

Bridge in Rock Creek Park entering the National Zoo, Washington, DC

George Washington University Pennat

Poster from the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Parade held in Washington, DC on June 12, 2018

Octagon Building, Washington, DC

Do Your Thing At The New Thing

Chuck Hinton

Beer Tap Knob, "Heurich’s Original"

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Washington Senators baseball cap

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DC Funk Parade

Washington Senators Baseball Program, 1960

Postcard, "Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC presents 'The Wizard of OZ', featuring an all-male cast", 2002, color

Photograph of mail streetcar in Washington, DC

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Don't Tread on DC!

The George Washington University

Uzikee

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Lillian Evanti

Georgetown University

DC Funk Parade

Photograph of airmail planes at Washington, DC

Baseball jersey worn by Washington Senator Claude Osteen

DC Funk Parade

Washington Nationals, Detroit vs. Washington

[Newsboys, at least three girls, and men in front of Howard Theater, with Cab Calloway's name on signs : acetate film photonegative,]

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Key to the City of Washington, DC, presented to Ella Fitzgerald

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Washington Nationals pennant


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