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American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
opening July 2017
While the presidential election runs its course, the Museum is developing American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith -- a new exhibition on the second floor just behind the marble statue of George Washington.
In 1776 the revolutionary generation made a grand bargain. Rather than relying on a monarch, they would place their faith in each other and form a new nation based on the sovereignty of the people. The new exhibition explores the nation's efforts to realize this ideal and aims to inspire visitors to embrace their role in the democratic process. |