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Apr 30 2011
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Building a Better White House: A look back at the Truman Renovation (1948-1952)

In 1949, shortly after his inauguration, President Harry S. Truman closed the White House to visitors and launched a major renovation and reconstruction of the entire building.  Throughout...
Apr 20 2011

This Easter, Keep it Made-in-the-USA

Easter Sunday is just around the corner, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite American-made Easter products and goodies that will help you—and the Easter bunny—keep it...
Apr 19 2011
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Calling All U.S. Manufacturers of Screws, Clamps, Light Fixtures, Paper Towel Racks, Door Stops, Etc

Economist Michael Mandel has reported something fascinating (and disconcerting)… Mandel was doing some research through the Federal Register and came across a March 21, 2011 item showing...
Mar 30 2011

Catch Baseball Fever with a Custom Made-in-USA Rawlings Glove

Major League Baseball’s 2011 season starts this Thursday, March 31.  We thought we’d take a look at the All-American pastime, which still features some Made-in-USA sports gear....
Mar 22 2011

A department store that only sells Made-in-USA goods?

Based in upstate New York, Hometown USA sells only products that are Made in America. ABC World News recently conducted an experiment to see if they could furnish a typical suburban American home...
Mar 18 2011
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The Readers Respond: American-Made Suits, Shoes, Luggage, and Jeans

ManufactureThis has been asking our readers to send us emails, photos, and videos of American-made household goods and clothing that they've purchased.  We thought we'd reach into our...
Mar 11 2011
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American-Made Blue Jeans

As most Americans know, iconic Levi's blue jeans are no longer manufactured in the U.S.  However, there are a number of domestic blue jean companies that still manufacture clothes and pants...
Mar 03 2011
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ABC News Fills a House with Made In America Products

As we've previously reported, ABC World News has been spotlighting "Made in America." Their challenge: trying to fill three rooms in a suburban U.S. home entirely with...
Mar 01 2011

ABC World News Spotlights “Made in America”

As we've previously reported, ABC World News has been spotlighting "Made in America."  Recognizing the connection between a strong industrial base and a vibrant economy, their...
Feb 25 2011

The Smithsonian Museum gift shop sells China-made trinkets

ABC News is reporting on its investigation of the gift shops in Washington, DC's Smithsonian museums.  Apparently, the various trinkets and bits of Americana sold there are...