The National Museum of African American History and Culture: Telling America’s Story
September 14, 2016
“It is the purpose of the National Memorial Association; to erect a beautiful building suitable to depict the egro’s contribution to America in the military service, in art, literature, invention, science, industry, ect.-fitting tribute to the Negro’s contributions and achievements, and which would serve as an educational center giving inspiration and pride to the present and future generations that they may be inspired to follow the examples of those who have aided in the advancement of the race and Nation..” – National Memorial Association, 1915