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Smithsonian names first African American secretary
The founding director of the Smithsonian's museum about African American history will now lead the entire system of museums and parks.
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Smithsonian names first African American secretary
The founding director of the Smithsonian's museum about African American history will now lead the entire system of museums and parks.
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USA: ANNUAL SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION KITE FESTIVAL
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Kite fans from all over the U-S have descended upon the nation's capital to launch their creations in the annual Smithsonian Institution's Kite Festival.
Box kites, fighting kites, novelty kites and even a flying pair of...
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USA: PHOTO EXHIBITION OF NIXON
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Twenty-five years after President Richard Nixon resigned from office his time in power and the nature of his fall is still the source of fascination for many in the U-S.
Now a new photo exhibition is set to further fuel that...
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Melania Trump donates gown to Smithsonian
US First Lady Melania Trump has donated her inaugural ball gown to the First Ladies' Collection at the Smithsonian Institution.
The first lady handed over the vanilla silk, off-the-shoulder gown during a ceremony on Friday...
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New exhibit at Smithsonian showcases Oprah Winfrey's influence on American culture
NEW EXHIBIT AT SMITHSONIAN SHOWCASES OPRAH WINFREY'S INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN CULTURE
A new museum exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is dedicated to the impact of "The Oprah...
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Smithsonian names first African American secretary
The founding director of the Smithsonian's museum about African American history will now lead the entire system of museums and parks.
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US public reacts to Bush's new space initiave
1. Arnimation of ship on mission to Mars
2. Animation of ship landing on Mars
Washington, DC - January 14, 2004
3. US President George W. Bush speaking at NASA headquarters
4. Astronauts listening
5. Close up of Bush...
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New French exhibition celebrates the night
All things that go bump in the night are being revealed at a special exhibition to raise our awareness about nocturnal creatures.
Curators at Paris' National Museum of Natural History say their aim is to get everyone interested in the...
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Bush on first anniversary + Laura donates dress to museum
January 20, 2002
1. Wide shot presidential helicopter landing
2. US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush getting off helicopter and walking to White House
3. Bush speaking to reporters
4. White House
January 20, 2002
5....
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Melania Trump Gives Gown to Smithsonian
Melania Trump donated her inaugural ball gown to the First Ladies' Collection at the Smithsonian Institution.
The first lady handed over the vanilla silk, off-the-shoulder gown during a ceremony Friday in Washington.
...
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With a donation to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Kevin Arnold's green New York Jets jacket that he always wore in "The Wonder Years" is becoming a piece of history along with other items from the popular TV show. (Dec. 2)
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Kevin Arnold's green New York Jets jacket that he always wore in "The Wonder Years" is becoming a piece of history along with other items from the popular TV show.
Fred Savage, who played...
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CLEAN : Breaking Bad props donated to Smithsonian museum
CLEAN : Breaking Bad props donated to Smithsonian museum
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Melania Trump Gives Gown to Smithsonian
Melania Trump donated her inaugural ball gown to the First Ladies' Collection at the Smithsonian Institution.
The first lady handed over the vanilla silk, off-the-shoulder gown during a ceremony Friday in Washington.
...
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World's largest cut aquamarine gem goes on display at its new home
1. Mid shot of gem unveiled
2. Mid shot of gem on display
3. Cutaway young boy taking photo
4. Close up pan up of gem
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jeffrey Post, National Gem Collection Curator:
"So it really is a one of a kind, a unique...
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USA: VIDEO CONFERENCE LINKS SCHOOLS WITH EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS
Washington, DC and 9th November 1995 and file.
1. WS Information Theatre at the Smithsonian Institute
2. CU "Electronic Field Trip."
3. C/away students
4. Mark Looney demonstrating Instant Rent-a-Car
5. SOUNDBITE: Molella
6. WS car
7....
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More on 10 million dollar drawing discovered in back room
1. Pan left, exterior, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
2. Wideshot, zoom in, Michelangelo drawing
3. Closeup, tilt down, Michelangelo drawing
4. Wideshot, Drue Heinz Study Center for Drawings and Prints where drawing was...
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Comedian Bill Cosby unveils his personal extensive art collection at the Smithsonian Institution
Everybody knows Bill Cosby's humor, but the comedian has kept his artistic tastes close at home. Now the extensive art collection of Bill and Camille Cosby is opening to the public for the first time Sunday at the Smithsonian...
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Visitors to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington will get a rare up-close look at the Spirit of St. Louis as it comes down for restoration. Pilot Charles Lindbergh flew the plane on the first-ever trans-Atlantic flight in 1927. (Jan. 15)
Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" has been lowered to the floor of the National Air and Space Museum for conservation, giving visitors a chance to see it up close.
The plane was last removed from the ceiling 22 years ago, and...
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Space shuttle Discovery arrived at its new home at Smithsonian''s Udvar-Hazy Center in Northern Virginia Thursday. Thousands of spectators, as well as astronauts, attended the celebration marking the shuttle''s retirement.
HEADLINE: Smithsonian: Welcome Discovery to collection
CAPTION: Space shuttle Discovery arrived at its new home at Smithsonian''s Udvar-Hazy Center in Northern Virginia Thursday. Thousands of spectators, as well as astronauts, attended...