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Senate Advances Legislation to Transfer Weitzman Jewish History Museum to Smithsonian

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate this week approved legislation to explore the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia into the Smithsonian Institution. …

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A Bold Step Forward: Proposed Federal Legislation Aims for Integration of Weitzman Museum into the Smithsonian Institution

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a noteworthy step to amplify the narratives of Jewish Americans, a group of U.S. senators and representatives put forth legislation on Wednesday to initiate the transfer …