The Promise of a Nation
Commemorating 250 Years of Patriotism, Resilience, and Aspirations from the National Collection
$127.15
- Hardcover
348 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2026
Summary
Celebrate 250 years of American history—and witness the nation’s decade-by-decade evolution—in this gorgeously illustrated volume featuring more than 600 Smithsonian objects.
The 250th anniversary of the United States marks a major milestone, representing two-and-a-half centuries of upholding democracy, building communities, defining freedom, and working to become a more perfect union. In The Promise of a Nation, Smithsonian curators share aspirational stories that have shape…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781588348098 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1588348091 |
| Author: | Smithsonian Institiute |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian Books |
| Imprint: | Smithsonian Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 348 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm |
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“Recommended enthusiastically, this title will see heavy use in any browsing collection and will serve nicely on any home coffee table.”
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Smithsonian Institiute
The SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION is the largest museum complex in the world, with an average of 30 million visits annually.
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