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Renovated American history museum reopens

Published November 23, 2008, 8:53 am, The Log Cabin Democrat

WASHINGTON (AP) George and Martha Washington, Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" and other costumed characters greeted thousands of visitors Friday as the National Museum of American History reopened after a two-year, $85 million renovation.

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