Get a Sneak Peak at the Newest Smithsonian Museum
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama talk in the Green Room of the White House before hosting a Smithsonian Museum of African American History reception in the East Room, Feb. 22, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
When the Museum of African American History and Culture opens on the National Mall in 2015, it will be "not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration of life," as President Obama said during the ground breaking ceremony at the site yesterday.
The museum, the 19th Smithsonian Institution, will feature objects collected from across the country including one of the planes flown by the Tuskeegee Airmen.
Watch the behind-the-scenes video look at the new museum.
Watch the behind-the-scenes video look at the new museum.
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Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
10:45 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews
11:00 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Miami, Florida
11:00 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Miami, Florida
1:25 PM: The President arrives Miami, Florida
1:45 PM: The President tours the Industrial Assessment Center
2:25 PM: The President delivers remarks to University of Miami students and faculty members
2:25 PM: The President delivers remarks to University of Miami students and faculty members
4:20 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event
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