The Washington Senators couldn’t win—but excelled at scouting Latino talent
Today, the Washington Senators are most remembered for their ability to finish in last place. Despite their successful early history marked...
Musician José Feliciano shook up a baseball tradition at age 23
José Feliciano will remain forever celebrated for his perennial Christmas classic "Feliz Navidad," one of his many hit recordings that have...
Advertising photography is more than a thousand words: Al Rendon remembers a photography session with Selena
Advertising agencies have relied on images to engage consumers since the late 19th century. Images convey both information and emotion in a...

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It’s taking shape before our eyes - but what is it?
The "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in Beijing?  A new death-defying roller coaster?  Frame being prepared by the...
Olympic feats
Jim Thorpe. Gertrude Ederle. Sonja Henie. Bobby Morrow. Muhammad Ali. Michael Jordan. Brian Boitano. Bonnie Blair. Kristi Yamaguchi....
Home is where the heart is
Each year, dozens of interns find a home at the museum.  As an intern in the New Media Program this summer, I have assisted with the...
Putting the prong in place
A few days ago the museum took another step toward our reopening by installing the giant prong that will hold up the abstract flag....
What’s your favorite version of the Star-Spangled Banner?
The centerpiece of the museum’s renovation is the brand-new state-of-the-art home for the Star-Spangled Banner. Yes, the Star-Spangled...
The light at the end of the tunnel
It has certainly been exciting around the Museum lately.  As a member of the External Affairs team, I often provide tours of the...
Announcing the Big Date
Last week we finally answered everyone’s most burning question: When will the museum reopen? November 21! At a much anticipated press...
Food for thought
When the museum reopens, visitors will clamor to see the Star-Spangled Banner (the flag that inspired the national anthem), they’ll admire...
Moments of fame on The Today Show
Within hours of the museum announcing our grand reopening date of November 21, the staff got this email message: “This is your chance to be...
History in the making
Welcome to the National Museum of American History’s new blog!  As the director of the museum’s New Media Program, and “editor-in-...
Behind the Scenes with Director Brent Glass
Museums change lives. When I was ten, my parents brought me to the Smithsonian for the first time.  They were children and...

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