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Recent Press Releases

February 26, 2021	Smithsonian Presents ‘Great Americans’ Medal to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci
February 19, 2021	Media Advisory: Nation’s Leading Public Health Official Dr. Anthony S. Fauci To Receive Smithsonian “Great Americans” Medal
February 10, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: March 2021
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 11, 2021	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events February 2021
January 8, 2021	Statement from the Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig
December 10, 2020	Calendar of Exhibitions and Events January 2021
November 13, 2020	Even Though the Room Is Full, They Are “The Only One in the Room”