# Heritage Explains: Political Activism at the Smithsonian Institution | Mike Gonzalez

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Published: 2026-07-08T14:36:01+00:00
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Harriet Tubman’s Shawl and Hymnal. Abraham Lincoln’s Hat. Chuck Berry’s Red Cadillac. These are just a few of the estimated 157 million items currently held by the Smithsonian Institutions. Spread across 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers, a zoo, and various other facilities, the Smithsonian was created by the federal government in 1846, […]

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