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Smithsonian Magazine
America's 150th Birthday Celebration Was Deemed the Nation's 'Greatest Flop.' What Went Wrong With the Sesquicentennial?
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The story provides a historical perspective on a failed celebration, offering insight into past decisions and their consequences without inducing anxiety or outrage.
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