National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates first anniversary
Source: CBS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- About one year ago, "CBS This Morning" had the honor of being the first media outlet to broadcast from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Since then, nearly three million people have visited the newest Smithsonian museum, making it one of the most popular Smithsonian destinations in the nation's capital.
More than 8,000 people a day walk through the museum, twice as many people as organizers had prepared for. It's been a overwhelming response to a place that confronts painful issues people don't always want to talk about -- and celebrates the triumphs -- reports CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford.
A ringing bell signaled the museum's official opening on Sept. 24, 2016.
"It is an act of patriotism to understand where we've been," President Obama said at the opening ceremony.
Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/national-museum-of-african-american-history-culture-1-year-anniversary/?linkId=42614535
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Well done 
As an aside, tomorrow, Sept. 23rd, is National Museum Day. Most U.S. museums will offer 2 free admissions, good for tomorrow:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-live-2016/
I just looked up my area; there are two museums that I am interested in. If I have extra time today, I may swing by one of them! 
P.S. Here is this year's link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-live-2017/
And as one of thousands upon thousands of Charter members, I am so glad that the museum has had such an outpouring of interest and attendance. So much of "untold" American history lies within its walls.
Congrats to the museum and to all who made it happen! 
