National Portrait GalleryIn Praise of Famous Americans
Eighth and F Streets Northwest
Washington, DC
20001
Neighborhood: Seventh Street
Nearest Train: Gallery Place-ChinatownPhone: +1 202 633 8300
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Famous and distinguished Americans are honored at the National Portrait Gallery in portraits, photographs and other visual media. A wide variety of politicians, artists, scientists and social activists are represented. This gallery is a remarkable testimony to the diverse figures the United States has produced, from Grace Kelly and Boris Karloff to George Washington, Mickey Mantle and Gertrude Stein. Photographs, prints, drawings and sculptures supplement the paintings. Of particular interest is the Hall of Presidents, which features a portrait or sculpture of each chief executive.2 ¢/min and up – call home from over 100 countries!http://travel.comfi.com/Best Value. Best Escape. – Escape to Tampa Bay! Click here for Deals!http://www.visittampabay.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comdisabled access.
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Presidents in Waiting
Jan 20th, 2009 to Jan 3rd, 2010
Vice presidency has always been a step away from what has been cited as the topmost job in leadership in the United States. Learn through the exhibition, "Presidents in Waiting", how 14 of the Vice Presidents actually rose to become President. Discover the drama that unfolded, as they undertook the most coveted job. Head to the gallery to get a lesson in history!




I visited the National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum in May 2007 and was very impressed by th...
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The re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery was certainly worth waiting for. The completed reno...
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