Art Events in District of Columbia, United States

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Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations

From a young age, most Americans learn about the Founding Fathers, but are told very little about equally important and influential Native diplomats and leaders of Indian nations.

Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States. Sunday 21 September 2014 to Saturday 01 September 2018. Published by Smithsonian.

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Modern Medicine and the Great War

World War I provided a testing ground for the application of new medical technologies and procedures, and in some cases accelerated their general acceptance or development. At the same time, wartime medical practice reflected the larger concerns and prejudices of early twentieth century America, as the country coped with ever more complex problems of modern industrial society.

Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States. Friday 31 March 2017 to Tuesday 01 January 2019. Published by Smithsonian.

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Lincoln's Contemporaries

Who were Abraham Lincoln’s contemporaries? They included many fascinating people beyond the politicians and military leaders of the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln Mathew Brady P.T. Barnum Samuel Morse Teresa Carreño Henry Ward Beecher

Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States. Friday 13 May 2016 to Sunday 12 May 2019. Published by Smithsonian.

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Behind the Badge

Explore the work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service. Examine the inspection service’s history, work through some of its most famous and remarkable cases, learn how the service helps protect you, and discover tips to guard against scams and fraud.

Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States. Friday 27 June 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030. Published by Smithsonian.

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Experience America

The 1930s was a heady time for artists in America. Through President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, the federal government paid them to paint and sculpt and urged them to look to the nation’s land and people for their subjects.

Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States. Thursday 14 August 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030. Published by Smithsonian.

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American Bison

See American bison—the animal that inspired the founding of the National Zoo. Learn about the significant role bison played in our nation's history and the efforts taken to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States. Saturday 30 August 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030. Published by Smithsonian.

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Places of Invention

What kind of place stimulates creative minds and sparks a surge of invention and innovation? The answer may surprise you. Journey through time and place to discover the stories of people who lived, worked, played, collaborated, adapted, took risks, solved problems, and sometimes failed—all in the pursuit of something new.

Art benefit in District of Columbia, United States. Wednesday 01 July 2015 to Tuesday 01 January 2030. Published by Smithsonian.