Welcoming remarks were provided by Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, National Archives and Records Administration.
Remarks were provided by Calvin Jefferson, President, National Archives Afro-American History Society.
Additional remarks were provided by Brent Glass, Director, National Museum of American History.
The event was preceded by Family Day, which I arrived too late to photograph much of. There are some pictures of it though. The Archives' description for that was as follows:
Family Day Celebration:
At this special family program, meet “Frederick Douglass,” “Ida B. Wells,” “Rosa Parks,” and “Martin Luther King, Jr.” (portrayed by reenactors). Through a variety of hands-on activities, learn about the lives of these famous figures and the characteristics that made them great leaders in the fight for civil rights.
The Passion of an Activist:
Meet Frederick Douglass and find out why he was passionate about recruiting black soldiers for the Union Army to “end in a day the bondage of centuries.” Sign enlistment documents to join the Massachusetts 54th Regiment.
The Power of the Pen:
Through her writing, Ida B. Wells courageously advocated civil rights and fought against lynching. Compose your own poem about Wells’ legacy to show how powerful words are in the struggle for civil rights.
The Road to Justice:
By refusing to stand up on a bus in Alabama, Rosa ...More...
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