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A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today
The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on ...
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After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs, and keepsakes
Learn how the Smithsonian provides demonstrations and resources to help families salvage their damaged belongings.
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Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires—why using saltwater is typically a last resort
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort.