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DC: American History Again
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by fwinstead | November 21, 2008 at 01:25 pm
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Washington, DC – The Museum of American History reopened to the public after a 2 year renovation. General Colin Powell (Ret.) read the Gettysburg Address to the assemblage while costumed figures from history circulated through the crowd.
A vintage cannon was fired to celebrate the re-opening. As people covered their ears anticipating a second firing, one of the cannoneers jokingly advised the crowd that due to budget cuts the Smithsonian could only afford the one firing.
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at 13:30 on November 21st, 2008
Thanks for the post. I've never visited so I'd love to hear about the exhibits.
at 13:46 on November 21st, 2008
I might make it to the exhibits tomorrow. Nearby, the Canadian Embassy will be holding a craft fair and wine tasting. Then in the evening there will be projections on the Museum of American History as FotoWeek DC concludes.
at 14:08 on November 21st, 2008
Great photos too!
at 16:11 on November 21st, 2008
Good to see it re-open. Looks like a great place