National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History

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  Muppets creator Henson's items head to NYC museum

  The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie of "Sesame Street" ... 

• Lucci, Trebek donate TV objects to Smithsonian

  The Smithsonian Institution is adding relics from soap operas and game shows to its national entertainment collection to tell the story of daytime ... 

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  2nd inaugural fashion set for presidential library

  While a first lady's first inaugural gown is traditionally donated to the Smithsonian, Michelle Obama's second inaugural gown is destined to be among ... 

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  Beyond Obama's oath, what to see and taste in DC

  Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off ... 

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  A huge collection of odd TV stuff needs a home

  James Comisar is the first to acknowledge that more than a few have questioned his sanity for spending the better part of 25 years collecting ...