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Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, who skewered presidents and lived in Santa Fe, has died at 90. His archive now resides at the University of Virginia.
Jul 14, 2026
Pat Oliphant, Razor-Tongued King Of Political Cartoons, Dies At 90 In Santa Fe
Jul 07, 2026
D.C. National Book Festival 2026, Lineup & Ticket Details
Jul 04, 2026
D.C. Beats the Heat as Smithsonian Folklife Fest Moves Fourth Indoors
Jun 24, 2026
D.C. Turns Washington Monument Into Giant Birthday Candle For July Fourth Week
The Library of Congress announced an 80+ author lineup for the National Book Festival on Aug. 22, with free but required tickets and special America 250 programming.
The Smithsonian moved much of its Folklife programming inside the Arts & Industries Building for July Fourth, with a free marketplace, live music and workshops running through July 12.
The Washington Monument will be lit nightly July 1–5 with looping projection shows that end with the obelisk glowing as a birthday candle for America's 250th.
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