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[[underline]]National Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board[[/underline]]

Mr. Brown, Chairman of the National Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board, reported that a meeting of that Board had been held this morning (January 24, 1973). Among the matters discussed were: 

-- Conversations are continuing with the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior, working toward a cooperative agreement between them and the Smithsonian Institution for the use of Fort Washington as the site for the Bicentennial celebration and thereafter.

-- It was agreed to proceed immediately with the announcement of the establishment of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Institute for Historical Research in the National Museum of History and Technology, under the guidance of the National Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board.

Mr. Brown mentioned the status of the suit against the Smithsonian by Expeditions Unlimited, Inc., being handled by the Justice Department and relating to Tecumseh. The Regents had been advised of the jury verdict by telegram and this was followed up by a detailed report.

It was observed that we must await the outcome of the two motions now pending before the trial judge. 

Additional information will be furnished to the Regents as it is received.