My first Smithsonian, so I started with the classic. It just reopened this fall after two years of renovation. The updates are pretty obvious, as shown here (left) by the addition of this column from the 9/11 wreckage. Other contemporary objects worth noting include President Clinton's "football" and yes, the gavel that set his impeachment in motion. No political comments at this time...There is an exhibit that shows the changing military over the nation's history. The conclusion I have to make is this: the uniforms of the Revolutionary soldiers were A LOT smaller than the uniforms currently being worn by our men and women of service.
Of course, the First Ladies exhibit is popular. They have the gowns worn by Abigail Adams and Martha Washington! They are gorgeous even in their faded state. You will have to take my word for it since my picture does not to them justice.
Here is an artifact that I didn't know existed. Though, it was very moving to stand next to! It is Thomas Jefferson's handmade, portable desk that he used to write the Declaration. In a sense, it is where it all began!
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