[inaudible conversations] the committee on House Administration will come to order. I note a quorum is present without objection c the chair my declare a racist at any time but also that objection the meeting record will remain open for five legislative days so members may submit any materials they wish to be included therein. Thank you Ranking Member, members of the committee and s secretary for joining us for todays hearing. The Smithsonian Institution are the largest educational complex comprised of museums Educational Resources and services. The sodium preserves our heritage and history while sharing its knowledge with the world for each year millions of americans visit the Smithsonian Museum of each joint each of the spaces and Educational Opportunities the smithsonian provides. Roughly 137s objects in its collection visitors have an abundance of history and heritage to explore paid the smithsonian receives 1. 14 billion to the federal government in the last fiscal year. Two third
Poem in defense of ft. Mchenry and set it to a british tune and together they form our National Anthem, the starspangled banner. Here at the National Museum of American History, we explore americas history through collections, research and public outreach. We help people understand the past to better make sense of the present, and to shape a more humane future. And we are hoping that our program will be able to do much of that by bringing the nation together around our National Anthem. By the way, were not just bringing people together here in washington, d. C. , on the National Mall, but also all over our country and indeed world. Id like to send a special welcome to our streaming audience who is watching us via youtube stream and cspan3. Its very appropriate our opening conductor is well known bringing together singers with his infamous and well done virtual choir projects. I would like you all to join me in thanking grammywinning composer mr. Eric whitaker. Also, let me introduce yo
Thats right. 200 years ago this year Francis Scott key wrote the words to a poem, the defense of ft. Mchenry, and set it to a british tune, and together they form our National Anthem, the starspangled banner. Here at the National Museum of American History, we explore americas history through collections, research and public outreach. We help people understand the past to better make sense of the present and to shape a more humane future. Were hoping that our program will be able to do much of that by bringing the nation together around our National Anthem. By the way, were not just bringing people together here in washington, d. C. , on the National Mall, but also all over our country and indeed world. Id like to send a special welcome to our streaming audience who is watching us via youtube stream and cspan3. Speaking of bringing people together, its very appropriate our opening conductor is well known bringing together singers with his infamous and well done virtual choir projects.
History buffs are in luck — the traveling "Voices and Votes — Democracy in America" Smithsonian exhibit had its grand opening at the Martin Public Library Saturday.