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National Museum of African American History and Culture

by | Tuesday, September 27, 2016 |

On Saturday, September 24, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)...

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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

by | Friday, September 16, 2016 |

On Wednesday, September 14, Carla D. Hayden was sworn in as the new Librarian of Congress. Hayden...

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Star Trek Turns 50

by | Thursday, September 8, 2016 |

Fifty years ago today, on Sept. 8, 1966, the science-fiction televisionprogram “Star Trek” first...

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Olympic August: Christ the Redeemer

by | Friday, August 5, 2016 |

Tonight, the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janiero, Brazil....

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