Exhibitions

History in the News: Acupuncture: A Transnational Tale in Medical History

May 10, 2002 – September 2, 2003

National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

2nd Floor, Center

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Acupuncture has been in and out of fashion over the centuries and is currently in the midst of a period of expansion and acceptance in the United States. This small showcase explores the complexity of transnational cultural exchange by looking at the recent history of acupuncture, both in China and the U.S.