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Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Have A History As A Populist Symbol. Now The Smithsonian Is Asking Us For Help.
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The Library of Congress - In May of 1900, the book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," introduced Dorothy Gale & her silver slippers—which became the "ruby slippers" in the 1939 Technicolor film.
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