Description: To celebrate Black History Month, we’re sharing two recently-digitized video clips featuring exhibitions from the Anacostia Community Museum in the 1980s.
Description: During World War I, the Smithsonian joined the nation in watching and mobilizing for the war effort. While the institution donated space to support the armed services, the staff gave their time, expertise, and resources. Preparing alongside the federal government, the Smithsonian took steps to help Americans understand the conflict and document the war for generations to come.