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September 25, 1946
The Smithsonian Centennial Exhibit closes at the U.S. National Museum. The exhibit, which opened August 10, 1946, is located in the lower level of the north hall of the Museum. The exhibit includes about fifty objects honoring those who contributed to the National Collections.
