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By Tuesday, the Smithsonian was supposed to provide lists of all displays, objects, wall text and other material dedicated to this year\u2019s anniversary and other purposes. The intent is to ensure Americans get an upbeat accounting of the country’s history, not one weighted by complexities or shameful episodes of the past. 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