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14th Secretary of the , founding director of , author, historian, film buff, New Jersey born and bred.

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  1. 17. apr.

    Happy Easter. This is × Cattlianthe Easter Rabbit from our . Smithsonian Gardens contributes to orchid conservation by preserving orchid species, some of which are threatened by habitat change and over-collecting.

    Purple orchid with light yellow center, green leaves. Black background.
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  2. 16. apr.

    International collaboration and conservation science can save species—and that's worth celebrating. Join our to enjoy the with online and on-site programming, panda gear, and more.

    Panda cub sitting in grass among trees holding a pink heart
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  3. 16. apr.

    I remember standing in line at the to see the famous pandas, whose presence in Washington marked a significant moment in science, culture, and diplomacy. Photo from our .

    Behind stanchions, a long line of people facing away from camera. On wall, poster of a giant panda illustration.
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  4. 16. apr.

    After First Lady Patricia Nixon mentioned she loved visiting the pandas in China, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai gifted to the American people the ’s first pandas. Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing arrived in April 1972 to great fanfare.

    Two pandas outdoors. They face each other, gesturing with paws.
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  5. 15. apr.

    This pewter Seder plate from the 1700s, now in our collection, was used by a Baltimore, Maryland, family for generations. Happy Passover.

    Circular pewter plate is engraved with markings for Seder. The plate is of 18th century German origins. “Priest, Levite, Israelite” is inscribed in Hebrew across the center with a crown and Stars of David as decoration.
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    15. apr.

    Today is the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson integrating Major League Baseball. Robinson endured torrents of abuse while playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, who he led to six pennants and a World Series title. This 1949 photo is in .

    Jackie Robinson wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and holding a baseball bat
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  7. 15. apr.

    Tomorrow, join our online for a family program, a great way to share Jackie Robinson’s legacy with the whole family.

    On Sat. April 16, celebrate the 75th anniversary of with a live, interactive program! Intended for children ages 5-8 but all are welcome. More info & registration:
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  8. 15. apr.

    This evening, enjoy a special discussion hosted by .

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    One of the most forgotten aspects of Jackie Robinson’s baseball career: he was considered one of the most hated men in baseball by many at the end of his career. Get the full story from our museum’s Curator of Sports Damion Thomas:
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  9. 15. apr.

    Seventy-five years ago today when Jackie Robinson made his MLB debut and integrated the sport, fans received pins like this one, now in . With patriotic flare, it declared support for Jackie—and civil rights. A must-read post on :

    Pinback button of Jackie Robinson. With the words [I'M ROOTING FOR JACKIE ROBINSON] at the top and [DODGERS] at the bottom. Attached to the bottom of the pin is a small charm in the shape of a baseball. A red, white, and blue striped ribbon is attached to the back of the pin.
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    14. apr.

    We’re celebrating 50 years of giant pandas at our ! Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing arrived from China on April 16, 1972, beginning a decades-long collaboration to save the species. What's your favorite panda memory? Reply and we'll share a panda photo.

    Two giant pandas climbing in an outdoor space. They are facing each other and their noses are almost touching.
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  11. 12. apr.

    In the museum world, we must recognize that wisdom flows from every corner of our organizations—security, maintenance, education, curatorial. We must dip into the full reservoir of that wisdom to evolve, serve our communities and nation, and shape our shared future.

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  12. 12. apr.

    When a group of museum specialists reached retirement, I remember a lunch where they turned to me and pointed out a painful reality: with their departure, the museum would become less diverse than it had been in 1964. That message stuck with me and has inspired me ever since.

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  13. 12. apr.

    The indispensable museum specialists did far more than shepherd collections around and leave research to the designated staff. Over the decades, they researched, cared for, and contributed to interpretation of the collections, getting to know them intimately.

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  14. 12. apr.

    When my career brought me to in 1989, I was lucky to befriend African American employees there who had been hired in the 1960s as "museum specialists." This was a role some might have considered menial had these men and women not completely redefined it.

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    11. apr.

    To mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival of giant pandas at the Zoo, is taking over to test your giant panda knowledge with some trivia. . . .

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  16. 9. apr.

    A vast crowd, Black and white, gathered that day. Before a cluster of microphones, Marian Anderson started her 1939 concert with "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Denied a venue elsewhere by racist policies, she sang to the nation and stood up for equality. 📷:

    Black and white matted photo of Marian Anderson on steps of Lincoln Memorial before microphones. Large crowd visible to her side and part of piano. She wears a fur coat and long dress.
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  17. 8. apr.

    We’re proud that the Smithsonian is one of America’s 100 favorite charities named by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Thank you to our wonderful donors, who make everything we do possible.

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  18. 7. apr.

    My sincere congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her confirmation as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. This is a truly historic occasion and one I know will be a great source of inspiration to young people everywhere to set their sights high.

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  19. 7. apr.

    Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey instructed Robinson to "Wear the armor of humility" and not retaliate to racist words and actions. This jersey was his "armor" through a year in which players sometimes slid into second base with spikes high to harm him on purpose.

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  20. 7. apr.

    This month, I'll share some of my favorite objects and stories from . In addition to wonderful objects from our collection, the show includes generous loans by Stephen Wong. Among these is Jackie Robinson's 1948 Brooklyn Dodgers road jersey.

    Grey button-up, collarless baseball jersey with blue piping and text Dodgers in blue. On display in exhibit case along with a baseball and a program from a Dodgers game.
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