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Over 100 Years

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Celebrating <br>Over 100 Years

Ornaments From Across the USA

Each year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Explore some of the ornaments created for 2023's America Celebrates display.

Illustration of a duck and a beaver in front a lush forest and water.
Illustration of pink and orange mountains with a river running through them
Illustration of a river leading to a bridge at sunrise, flanked by trees
Illustration of a howling gray wolf.

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