Proceedings of the Board of Regents Meeting, May 14, 1975

About the Project

The United States’ Bicentennial celebrations kicked off in April 1975 and lasted until July 1976, with celebrations across the country. In Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian was part of the party—with visits from Queen Elizabeth, new exhibitions, and the grand opening of the National Air and Space Museum! How did the Smithsonian plan such an elaborate celebration? Get the details from the minutes of the May 1975 Board of Regents meeting, where Centennial logistics were a key point of discussion. Then, help us transcribe this piece of Smithsonian history!

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