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Object of the Week for November 8

National Native American Veterans Memorial at the National Museum of American Indian

Smithsonian’s NMAI was charged by Congress with establishing a National Native American Veterans Memorial, to give “all Americans the opportunity to learn of the proud and courageous tradition of service of Native Americans in the Armed Forces...”

Links

  1. Watch the memorial's virtual opening ceremony on Tuesday, Nov 11!
  2. Here's a short video of the installation of the memorial.
  3. This NMAAHC exhibit explores the African American military experience.
  4. Get free timed-entry passes to visit the American History Museum to see this exhibit about American military history, The Price Freedom
  5. The National Postal Museum highlights ways stamp artworks honor veterans.
  6. This Smithsonian Magazine article shows some memorials and monuments that never got built in DC.