Newseum Grand Opening
On April 11, 2008 the Newseum opened its doors officially to the public. To honor the event the Newseum hosted a block party on Pennsylvania Avenue that featured historical actors, live music, games, food and beverages. At 8:45 am the grand opening program began. Newseum CEO, Charles Overby, and DC Mayor, Adrian Fenty gave remarks. At 9:00 am an American bald eagle flew over to the entrance, then a giant grand opening screen was raised, and patriotic confetti rained on Pennslyvania Avenue. The Newseum is an interactive museum of news and journalism in Washington, D.C. The six-story, 250,000 square foot glass faced museum is located near the intersection of Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues, with a clear line of sight to the Capitol just a few blocks away.
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Dancing in the Street
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Newseum Editor discusses the Freedom of Speech
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George Washington shakes the hands of a young patriot *
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Nellie Bly discusses her role in history *
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Newspaper Toss This student displays her accuracy tossing a newspaper
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Abe Lincoln attends the Newseum Openning *
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Newseum Newshound Newshound is alway looking for a story.
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Newshound interviews school girls
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Sign - Out of Iraq School Children hold up an Iraq war protest sign.
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Newseum Grand Opening - Stomp
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Newseum Grand Opening - Stomp
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Newseum Grand Opening - Stomp
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Newseum Grand Opening - Stomp
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Cherry Blossom Princesses
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Newseum Remarks - Charles L. Overby
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