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Smithsonian American Women

Because of Her Story

Stories and objects from women who have shaped America as we know it through their work, creativity, and resolve.

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National Museum of American History

Smithsonian's History Explorer

Explore hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history.
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The Great Courses Daily: Smithsonian

Uncover the Historical and Cultural Gems of Washington, D.C.

Presented by Professor Richard Kurin, Ph.D., Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, find the free full 24-video series, as well as quizzes, reader polls, interactive maps, and further reading suggestions to help guide you through your virtual tour of our nation's capitol.
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Smithsonian Learning Lab

Discover more than a million resources, create personal collections and educational experiences, and share your work.
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Smithsonian Music

Engage with the Music at the Smithsonian

Nearly every genre of music, from every walk of life, from 10,000 B.C. to the present can be found at the Smithsonian.
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Smithsonian Global

Recovering Voices

Smithsonian’s Recovering Voices initiative promotes the documentation and revitalization of the world’s endangered languages and the knowledge preserved in them.
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Red Cross poster encouraging knittingn from Library of Congress

Showing Support for the Great War with Knitting Needles

When the U.S. entered World War I on April 6, 1917, the military scrambled to secure the materials and industrial capacity necessary to outfit soldiers.