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Press Room

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Recent Press Releases

January 27, 2021	Statement Regarding Puerto Rican Diaspora Activism Summit
January 25, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events National Museum of American History February 2021
January 14, 2021	Statement Regarding Collecting Artifacts From Jan. 6 Capitol Siege, Rallies and Inauguration Events
January 8, 2021	Statement from the Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig
November 13, 2020	Even Though the Room Is Full, They Are “The Only One in the Room”
October 29, 2020	Power of Giving Explores Philanthropy’s Impact on Educational Equity
October 27, 2020	Smithsonian Curators Collecting 2020 Presidential Election Memorabilia
October 27, 2020	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events National Museum of American History November 2020
October 15, 2020	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events October 2020
October 14, 2020	Smithsonian Food History Weekend Calendar 2020