One of the most popular Smithsonian museums is the National Museum of American History. Whether you like history, the museum has something for everybody and is therefore worth visiting.
For example, if you like fashion AND the semi-royal position of First Ladies, then visiting The First Ladies exhibition is a must for you. Susan loves fashion and Presidential history. In fact, she would be a wonderful First Lady and an even better President. So, a while back, we visited The First Ladies.
It's time for a pop quiz. Guess which First Ladies wore the dresses below.
#1
#2
#3
#1, Melania Trump
#2, Jackie Kennedy
#3: Jackie Kennedy
If you answered all 3 correctly, then give yourself a pat on the back. Well done.
Speaking of Susan being presidential, here is a photo Susan giving her 1961 inaugural address in the steps of the U.S. Capitol. It was a moving speech.
Of course, some presidents don't play by the rules. One example was the Nixon administration and some famous "break-ins". The museum has the filing cabinet from the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist (pictured below). Ellsberg was prosecuted for leaking the Pentagon Papers. Before the trial, the government sought to discredit Ellsberg by stealing confidential records from Ellsberg's psychiatrist. When the judge learned learned of the prosecution's misconduct, the judge dismissed the case and Ellsberg went free.
Other historical artifacts in the museum include a Winchester rifle and a 1948 Tucker automobile.
Thanks for visiting the American History museum with us.
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