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The portrait of outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. The painting was completed by the late Ronald Sherr in 2014 and has been in stora…

Congress held a memorial service for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18 at age 87. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck S…

American History TV presented live coverage of the grand opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Speakers included President Obama and the muse…

At a groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture speakers included President Obama, the museum’s director, the secretary of the Smithsonian In…

Opera singer Denyce Graves and Susan Lyne, chair of the online retailer Gilt Groupe, talked about using networking to advance their careers. This program was part of a Washington Post forum …

President Obama spoke at a memorial service at the Kennedy Center to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “A Concert for Hope” was originally scheduled to be h…

A memorial service at the Kennedy Center to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was shown. “A Concert for Hope” was originally scheduled to be held at the Washi…

President Bush, several former presidents, and other dignitaries gathered in recognition of a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for victims, family members and rescue workers of New Yor…

Funeral service honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy I. Height was held. Dr. Height, who was chair and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, di…

During the national funeral service for former President Gerald R. Ford in the National Cathedral, officials and dignitaries delivered eulogies honoring the life and career of President Ford…

The National World War II Memorial was dedicated. Politicians, officials, and others made speeches praising the effort and sacrifice of the World War II generation. Portions of interviews, m…

With Mike Wallace acting as master of ceremonies, President Bill Clinton and others addressed the crowd of Washington dignitaries and Roosevelt family members gathered for the dedication of …

Participants spoke at a dedication for a new exhibit featuring items related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The exhibit, which would open the next day, wa…

Representative Nancy Pelosi D-California, was sworn in as the House Democratic Minority Whip at a ceremony in Statuary Hall of the Capitol. She was the first woman to hold that position and…

To launch the inaugural celebration, President-elect Bush and Vice President-elect Cheney attended a gala performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In his remarks President-elect Bus…

Participants gathered to mark the beginning of a new century. Choirs, bands and entertainers performed for the crowd and Mrs. Clinton described a time capsule which was created for the event…

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton announced an effort to preserve the Star-Spangled Banner as part of a White House initiative. They were joined by Smithsonian Institute…

Political and religious leaders spoke at the 45th annual prayer breakfast. Dr. Ben Carson, the featured speaker, talked about the challenges of anger and social isolation of young African-Am…

Participants gathered to observe the lighting of the national Christmas tree and to celebrate the holiday season. In his remarks, President Clinton spoke about the blessings of peace being s…