National Museum of African American History and Culture: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	NMAAHC
Date	September 24, 2016 - present
Areas Of Involvement	African Americans
Related People	Kevin Young • David Adjaye

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Washington, D.C.: National Museum of African American History and Culture; Washington Monument

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