[applause] each week, american artifacts takes you to museums and Historic Places to learn what artifacts reveal about American History. Next we tour the innovation wing , of the National Museum of American History in washington d. C. Museum director john gray shows us some of his favorite objects, including an 1896 bicycle and elegant gold, silver, and jewels by the tiffany company. We also hear historical background from curator kathleen franz. John welcome to the smithsonian
The smithsonian air and space Museum Opened 40 years ago. Leading up the anniversary, real america is showing a series of massive films. Marsxt, from 1979, planet. This Film Documents the search to understand our solar system positive most earthlike planet. It includes an overview of the mariner flyby of the red planet from 19 six four and 1971 and the viking mission that crashed on the surface in 1970 x. 1976. Of all the planets in solar system, earth and mars are the most similar. Despite the similarities, mars is like no other planet. It is a unique world. It was elusive for hundreds of years. Human telescopes show it was a red sphere. It was estimated to be half the size of earth. One of the earliest known representations of the planet was drawn in 1559 indicating markings on the surface. It was shown that mars rotated on its access. About 24 and one half hours. It was observed to that the tilt of its access exposed to the polar regions ultimately to the sunlight. Each hemisphere h
Ports of entry. Coming up next, justices ruth bader again berg and Sonia Sotomayor share stories of the current Supreme Courts food traditions, including topics of conversation at shared meals. We also learn about customs dating to the 19th and 20th centuries. This discussion took place at the Smithsonians National Museum American history here in washington and its just over an hour. So its absolutely a thrill to see so many people here for this kind of a program. My name is john gray and i have the wonderful privilege of being your director of National Museum of American History, particularly on nights like tonight when we can really look at American History in unique and unusual ways. We are honored to be joined by Tonights Panel, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsberg. [ applause ] Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor. [ applause ] katherine fitz. [ applause ] and Supreme Court Society Publications director claire cushman. [ applause ] it is now my privilege to introduce the 13t
My name is john gray and i have the privilege of being the director of your museum of natural history. Particularly on nights like tonight when we can look at American History in a unique way. We are honored to be joined by panel. Hts Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. [applause] Supreme Court justice soanya sotomayor. [applause] kathryn fitz. And Supreme Court publications director. [applause] it is now my privilege to certifiedthe board cardiologist, jazz musician, and former president of Cornell University of iowa. He is interested in learning and most importantly, it he is a pescatarian. You for the introduction and thank you on behalf of the American People for the great job you do. So innovative and creative. This is an amazing museum. [applause] and especially in such an interesting election year, we appreciate all you and your colleagues are doing to share so many aspects of america. Esteemed colleagues and friends, welcome to this unique opportunity to find out more ab
Always some cooler spots. Metro area 59 in boulder and 59 in lakewood and Highlands Ranch and englewood. 62 at the airport. Stapleton 60 degrees. We are watching some reports from weather watchers. 52 degrees down in uray. Theres a disturbance coming out of northern utah kicking up showers and this may impact our weather. And an approaching cold front making a very big change. Lets get our first look at traffic with joe. Heres a look at i25. You can see its looking nice and wide open on both sides. Its wrapped up their contraction for the night so a good start to the morning. As we take a look at the metro area picture, youll see spos spotty areas of construction are your construction problems this morning. Attorneys for two american swimmers pulled off a plane bound for america say clients will not be able to leave brazil until the swimmers testify about a robbery. Rios International Airport was surrounded by media last night. The investigation involved a reported robbery targeting sw