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America's Treasures

America's Treasures

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Documentary

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From the desk on which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to Dorothy's ruby slippers, the National Museum of American History houses many of America's greatest treasures and icons. Learn the stories of how they came to be a part of the museum's collection, and meet the people who have restored some of these treasures.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

46 mins

Rating

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Release Date

02 September 2007

Country

Cast

Jim Gallant

Jim Gallant

Self - Narrator (voice)

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