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    Sep 13

    Wonderful meeting with Brazilian Ambassador Sergio Amaral—the first step in understanding how the and its and can assist in the recovery of the National Museum as they rebuild from the devastating fire.

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  2. Sep 13

    More than half of the infectious diseases that plague humans start with animals—particularly with bats. Our shares facts about disease in our connected world.

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    Sep 12

    Today in 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman in space. shares her story:

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    Sep 12

    Smithsonian Paleontologist Dr. Hans Sues starts off with one of his favorite animals: CATS. The Smilodon’s name comes from the Greek words for “knife” & “tooth,” and the species name “fatalis” hints at the predator’s deadly bite.

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    Sep 12

    😍 Today: Our curators are standing by to answer your questions! Please use and tag us !

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    Sep 12

    Have a question about African art you’ve always wanted to ask? Join curator Karen Milbourne today on Twitter where she will answer your questions from 10am-3pm EST. Simply tweet your questions using with the hashtag

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    Sep 12

    It's day, and we're teaming up with , who most recently organized our exhibition Iridescence, to answer your questions. Let us know what's on your mind, and stay tuned for responses later today!

    Cuff bracelet with naturally iridescent abalone
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    Sep 11

    9/11/2001, 10:03 a.m.: United Flight 93 crashed in an open field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Lorraine Bay was among the seven crew members and 33 passengers killed when it crashed. One of United's most experienced flight attendants, she recorded her flights in this book.

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    Sep 11

    9/11/2001, 9:38 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon. On this phone, Theodore Olson, the U.S. Solicitor General from 2001-2004, received two calls from his wife Barbara Olson, a passenger on that flight, as it was being flown toward the Pentagon.

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  10. Sep 11

    Today we remember the attacks of , 2001. This clock was knocked to the ground when a plane was crashed into the Pentagon, its hands frozen at the moment of impact. The plane struck at 9:38 a.m. Apparently the clock—now in —was six minutes slow.

    A wall clock at 9:32
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    Sep 11

    9/11/2001, 9:03 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 175 was crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center. Lisa Lefler worked in that tower, carrying this briefcase to work at AON Risk Services on floor 103. She evacuated after the other tower was struck, leaving it behind.

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    Sep 11

    9/11/2001, 8:46 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 11 was crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. This crumpled piece of exterior sheathing was recovered from the debris pile of the World Trade Center after the building collapsed following the terrorist attacks.

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  13. Sep 10

    ! started last evening. The shofar, which sounds during Jewish High Holy Days, is in our :

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    Sep 10

    🎉 BIG NEWS! & just reached a record 2 million visitors in our shared museum building in the past year! Thanks a million (or, two million 😉) to everyone who visited. Continue to share your visits with and . – at National Portrait Gallery

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    Sep 7

    “All you really have in the end are your stories.” Actor passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Reynolds & were photographed together for a 1978 magazine under the headline “Hollywood’s Honchos.” 📷:

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  16. Sep 6

    The legend of the WWI flying ace overshadows a grim reality: Many pilots died in training accidents in challenging aircraft before they could fly in battle. The Sopwith Camel fighter helps us understand the perils of early military aviation

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  17. Sep 6

    A mass murdering animal that travels invisibly is invading the U.S., stealing meals while you sleep inside your home. And those meals? They're you. Learn more about the mosquito, the world's deadliest animal on the latest episode of

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  18. Sep 5

    World's deadliest animal? The mosquito. Diseases spread by the tiny insects kill more than 700K people each year. The latest episode of takes you to Panama where Smithsonian experts are looking for ways to fight them.

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    Sep 4

    If you have additional information regarding the theft of the Ruby Slippers from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota or the extortion plot, please contact the

    A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, and stolen from the actress’ namesake museum in Minnesota more than a decade ago, has been recovered:
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    Sep 4

    What's next for the pair of Ruby Slippers recovered by ? We don't know, but we'll be following their journey along the Yellow Brick Road. "The Wizard of Oz" is an American fairy tale and we're glad this piece of history has been found—and so grateful to Ruby Slippers fans.

    Woman examines Ruby Slipper with microscope and purple gloves.
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