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National Museum of African American History and Culture

New African-American museum opens in D.C.

President Obama speaks at the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24. The opening ceremonies of the 400,000-square-foot museum attracted thousands.
President Obama speaks at the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24. The opening ceremonies of the 400,000-square-foot museum attracted thousands.
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Actor Samuel L. Jackson, right, greets the Rev. Jesse Jackson as they take their seats.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson, right, greets the Rev. Jesse Jackson as they take their seats.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Members of the audience are reflected in a buffer panel as President Obama speaks during the opening ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Members of the audience are reflected in a buffer panel as President Obama speaks during the opening ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Giselle Shapiro of Los Angeles holds her hands in prayer on the Washington Monument grounds as she listens to President Obama speak.
Giselle Shapiro of Los Angeles holds her hands in prayer on the Washington Monument grounds as she listens to President Obama speak.
Cliff Owen, AP
President Obama begins to tear up while speaking at the dedication ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
President Obama begins to tear up while speaking at the dedication ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Singer Stevie Wonder performs at the dedication ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Singer Stevie Wonder performs at the dedication ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
First lady Michelle Obama hugs former president George W. Bush during the dedication ceremony.
First lady Michelle Obama hugs former president George W. Bush during the dedication ceremony.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Actor Chris Tucker, right, stops to talk with the Rev. Jesse Jackson as they take their seats.
Actor Chris Tucker, right, stops to talk with the Rev. Jesse Jackson as they take their seats.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Singer Dionne Warwick arrives for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall.
Singer Dionne Warwick arrives for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
A young woman wears earrings with the slogan "Black Lives Matter" printed on them during the dedication ceremony.
A young woman wears earrings with the slogan "Black Lives Matter" printed on them during the dedication ceremony.
Cliff Owen, AP
President Obama, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, former president George W. Bush, and former first lady Laura Bush listen to Stevie Wonder sing.
President Obama, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, former president George W. Bush, and former first lady Laura Bush listen to Stevie Wonder sing.
Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP
Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder, right, greets current Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder, right, greets current Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Jim Lo Scalzo, European Pressphoto Agency
Baseball great Hank Aaron arrives for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Baseball great Hank Aaron arrives for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, speaks during the dedication.
Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, speaks during the dedication.
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Patti LaBelle performs "A Change Is Gonna Come" during the opening ceremony.
Patti LaBelle performs "A Change Is Gonna Come" during the opening ceremony.
Pool Photo By Olivier Douliery
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama join up with the Bonner family to ring the onstage bell.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama join up with the Bonner family to ring the onstage bell.
Pool Photo By Olivier Douliery
Actors Angela Bassett and Robert De Niro speak during the dedication.
Actors Angela Bassett and Robert De Niro speak during the dedication.
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American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson attends the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson attends the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith speak at the opening ceremony.
Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith speak at the opening ceremony.
Pool Photo By Olivier Douliery
Congressman John Lewis, right, is embraced by President Obama at the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Congressman John Lewis, right, is embraced by President Obama at the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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