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Abbott, Pitcairn, and Ray with C.8W autogiro donated to Smithsonian
WS men stand in "group photo" on National Mall behind microphone and in front of C.8W autogiro aircraft; Smithsonian Institution Secretary Charles Abbott in dark suit, white hair and glasses; next to him is Harold Pitcairn, Founder...
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Smithsonian National Zoo Re-Opens After Government Shutdown
Panning Shot, an Asian elephant is seen at the Elephant Outpost at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park. Washington, DC. October 18, 2013. National Zoo and Friends of the National Zoo staff will gather at the Connecticut Ave....
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Smithsonian National Zoo Re-Opens After Government Shutdown
Mid Shot, a Sumatran tiger walks in the Great Cats exhibit area at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park. Washington, DC. October 18, 2013. National Zoo and Friends of the National Zoo staff will gather at the Connecticut Ave....
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EVENT CAPSULE CHYRON/REPORTER: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian UK Premier 05/11/09
EVENT CAPSULE CHYRON/REPORTER: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian UK Premier 05/11/09 (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian UK Premier 05/11/09
EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian UK Premier 05/11/09 (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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A plane took off from Florida Tuesday morning, carrying the Space Shuttle Discovery. The shuttle is being brought to the Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C.
HEADLINE Raw Video: Plane carrying Discovery Takes Off
CAPTION: A plane took off from Florida Tuesday morning, carrying the Space Shuttle Discovery. The shuttle is being brought to the Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C. (April...
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4:3 Space shuttle Discovery takes off for final time
1. Mid shot Space Shuttle Discovery on top of jumbo jet taxiing down runway to take position for take-off
2. Wide shot shuttle taxiing along runway, and turning to take up take-off position
3. Shuttle Discovery taxiing along runway and...
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Washington DC - Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial
Washington DC - Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial
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Washington DC - Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial
Washington DC - Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial
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US National Museum of American History honours Cli
Washington, 2 Feb (EFE), (Camera: Elvira Palomo).- The United States' National Museum of American History laid out the red carpet for Clint Eastwood on Wednesday, who was presented with a Smithsonian Medal for his work in film. US...
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Aerial of Washington DC
Aerial view of Washington Monument with Smithsonian castle in front at base and Lincoln Memorial in rear /Washington D.C., USA
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American flags surround the base of the Washington Monument with the Capitol Building and Smithsonian Museum in the background.
American flags surround the base of the Washington Monument with the Capitol Building and Smithsonian Museum in the background.
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Pilot James Ray flies C.8W Autogiro to Smithsonian Museum to donate
LS Pitcairn-Cierva autogiro C.8W flies far overhead; PAN-RIGHT sky and white puffy clouds / LS autogiro flies overhead / VS ground views of autogiro in flight above treetops / LS autogiro circles and lands on lawn in front of Smithsonian...
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Pilot James Ray talks with men near C.8W autogiro aircraft on National Mall
MS on National Mall, Smithsonian Institution Secretary Charles Abbott sits on nose of C.8W autogiro and talks to pilot James Ray / MS Ray and another man stand next to autogiro and talk, wiggle wing flaps / men walk down to back of...
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Plant known for its offensive odour blooms
1. Titan Arum, the "stinky plant", at US Botanic Garden
2. Close-up of top of plant, tilt down and pull out to wide of plant
3. Visitors, around the plant
4. Man taking a picture of the plant, pan to plant
5. Visitors looking at plant,...
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Thousands of young visitors at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History helped build "the world's largest lightbulb" over the weekend. It was made entirely of Lego bricks.
HEADLINE: 'World's largest lightbulb' built from Legos
CAPTION: Thousands of young visitors at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History helped build "the world's largest lightbulb" over the weekend. It was made entirely...
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Kite flying begins Cherry Blossom festival
1. Various of kite festival, in US flag colours
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Vox Pop:
"I've been coming to the Smithsonian Kite Festival for fifteen years at least. This is one of the few years that I have not entered in anything, so I...
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The Smithsonian Institution is launching a new 3D scanning and printing initiative to make more artifacts accessible to schools, researchers and the public worldwide. (Nov. 13)
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SOUNDBITE: Vincent Rossi, Smithsonian Digital Imaging Project:
"I think one of the coolest things you can do with a 3-D scanner is collect the data and then deliver that data to the world."
SOUNDBITE: ...
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FRANCE: 6 MILLION YEAR OLD SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND
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A group of geologists and paleo-anthropologists has unveiled the skeletal remains of what they claim could be man's oldest ancestor.
At a press conference in Paris on Tuesday, the scientists said they believe the bones...