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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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Wilkins Puppet

Bumper Sticker, "Taxation Without Representation"

Washington, DC

Marvin Gaye at the recording session for "Let's Get It On"

Washington Shopping Plate Credit Card

Hoodie worn by Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley delivering a sermon on Trayvon Martin

Postcard calling for "Statehood or Else" in DC

Roland L. Freeman, Photographer, Washington DC

Ballou H. S. Ballou Knights Pennant

Seat from Griffith Stadium

Dunbar High School

1960Now Portfolio (A): Untitled

Parade Thrills!

Georgetown Starter jacket

Washington Senators baseball cap

Washington Senators Baseball Program, 1960

Don't Tread on DC!

The George Washington University

Baseball jersey worn by Washington Senator Claude Osteen

Woodward & Lothrop

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

Our DC

button, Gallaudet University

Washington Nationals pennant

Twentieth Anniversary Concert

Washington Shopping Plate Associates, Charga-Plate, United States, 1960s

First Baptist Women Present A tribute To Black Women

Washington Senators Mirror

The children’s choir of Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., 1998

Mayor Marion Barry & Betty Shabazz

Sweet Honey In the Rock

Green wrap hat made by Vanilla Beane

Sweet Honey In the Rock 23rd Anniversary Concert

Electric Streetcar, Capital Traction Co. # 303

Poster for African Liberation Day


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