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A new exhibit at the National Archives offers a random collection of pieces of American history writ large


New exhibit shows off 'big' items

by Caroline KyungAe Smith
Mar 11, 2009

 WASHINGTON--What do Shaquille O'Neal's shoe, President William Howard Taft's bath tub and the Declaration of Independence have in common? They are all on display at the National Archives as part of a new "BIG" exhibit celebrating its 75th anniversary. The exhibit features big records, big events and big ideas. It's kind of a big deal.