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Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of American History presents a wide survey of the United States' past through objects spanning social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. Opened in 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology and renamed in 1980, it is especially known for preserving the original Star-Spangled Banner. Its exhibitions feature landmark artifacts such as the John Bull locomotive, the Greensboro lunch counter, the Vassar Telescope, and the preserved Choate-Caldwell House. The museum also serves as a major research center, and in 2023 it ranked among the nation's most visited museums.
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Washington, District of Columbia · United States
