The Smithsonian
Published on Jan 11, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE MISSION
- Goal is to help people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape a more humane future
HISTORY
- Opened to the public in January 1964
- 6 Smithsonian Building
- June 28 1955, Eisenhower signed a bill authorizing 36 million to build the museum
HISTORY
- Architects were Mckim, Mead and White
- Area of the Museum was 75,000 square feet
- Three exhibition levels and a penthouse on the roof
THE MUSEUM
- 14 St. Constitution Ave.
- Collects and preserves over 3 million artificats
- Currently 120,000 square feet
- National Historic Landmark
COLLECTIONS
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
- 40 ft long and 19 ft high
- Displayed in a setting with floor to ceiling glass windows
- Huge event on flag day
AMERICA ON THE MOVE
- 2600 square feet
- More than 300 artifacts from 1903 and after
- Contains the first locomotive
- Shows how America has moved through time
FOOD
- Transforming the american table
- 1950-2000s
- Explores how technology, social and cultural shifts influence major food changes in amercia
FIRST LADIES
- Looks at how the first ladies shaped America and Society
- More than 2000 gowns
- Gowns from Michelle Obama, Barbara Busch, Nancy Reagan and Jacqueline Kennedy
Photo by national museum of american history
AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
- Explores the life and impact of the 44 men in presidency
- Contains signed documents and paperwork
- Personal belonging such as books and ties
Photo by Beverly & Pack
THE ARCHIVES
- Holds an array of American history in documents, photographs and other works
- Includes the history of major US corporations and famous composers
