Newseum Grand Opening
On April 11, 2008 the Newseum opened its doors officially to the public. To honor the event the Newseum hosted a block party on Pennsylvania Avenue that featured historical actors, live music, games, food and beverages. At 8:45 am the grand opening program began. Newseum CEO, Charles Overby, and DC Mayor, Adrian Fenty gave remarks. At 9:00 am an American bald eagle flew over to the entrance, then a giant grand opening screen was raised, and patriotic confetti rained on Pennslyvania Avenue. The Newseum is an interactive museum of news and journalism in Washington, D.C. The six-story, 250,000 square foot glass faced museum is located near the intersection of Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues, with a clear line of sight to the Capitol just a few blocks away.
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Cherry Blossom Princess with Newshound
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Two 2008 Cherry Blossom Princesses
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First visitor to Newseum
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First Visitor is given free year membership
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Newseum Founder Al Neuharth Neuharth founded USA Today in 1982, the most widely read newspaper in the country.
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Interactive Newsroom NBC News Interactive Newsroom
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Interactive Newsroom NBC News Interactive Newsroom
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Interactive Newsroom NBC News Interactive Newsroom
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Interactive Newsroom NBC News Interactive Newsroom
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Newseum Gift Shop
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Internet, TV, and Radio Trace the news from the 19th century to today.
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Journalists Memorial A two-story glass memorial that includes names of journalists who have died while reporting the news since 1837.
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Journalists Memorial
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Time Warner World News Gallery
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Time Warner World News Gallery A world news gallery, sponsored by Time Warner, gives visitors the opportunity to watch news from around the world and compare press freedom in more than 190 countries.
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