In Praise of Famous Americans
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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.
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One Life: The Mask of Lincoln Nov 7th, 2008 to Jul 5th, 2009
The exhibition One Life: The Mask Of Lincoln, showcases Abraham Lincoln's presidential portraits, that document his journey of leading the fight for the union. It seeks to educate the visitors on the life and work of the popular president. Worth a look if you're a fan of this striking famous personality.
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!
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Great place to get away from crowds
I visited the National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum in May 2007 and was very impressed by th...
Reviewed by:adwiese from on Jun 03 2007
A Re-opening Worth Waiting For
The re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery was certainly worth waiting for. The completed reno...
Reviewed by:mfoley1700 from on Aug 23 2006
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