The most important American museum that doesn't exist … yet.
Media Coverage of the National Museum of the American People
Washington Post October 2, 2011 On the Mall, homage to the melting pot? by Manuel Roig-Franzia
Rep. James P. Moran (D-Va.) is sponsoring the legislation that would create a presidential commission to study the Museum of the American People proposal and has rounded up about 20 co-sponsors. He realizes that the museum could be a long way off, but he likes the idea of drawing a line now, "before we have any proliferation of additional ethnic museums."
New York Times July 6, 2011 Congressman Supports Melting-Pot Museum by Kate Taylor
Representative James P. Moran, a Virginia Democrat who is concerned about the propagation of ethnic museums on the National Mall in Washington, sees a possible antidote: a National Museum of the American People, dedicated, in the words of a resolution Mr. Moran plans to introduce in the House, to celebrating all immigrants, "from the very first to the most recent."
Politico July 6, 2011 Telling the story of all Americans by Rep. Jim Moran
During the Fourth of July weekend, hundreds of thousands of people visited the National Mall to watch fireworks, tour museums and monuments and revisit the story of our country's founding and development as a beacon of democracy and freedom.
Washington Examiner July 7, 2011 Another museum pitched for Mall, honoring ... everybody by Natalie Plumb
Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the National Mall to visit museums and monuments this past weekend to celebrate independence, but Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., says that there was one museum missing: the National Museum of American People.
In an effort backed by nearly 150 ethnic and minority group organizations nationwide, Moran and Rep. John Duncan, R-Tenn., introduced legislation Thursday calling for a presidential commission to study the establishment of a national museum on immigration and migration next to the Capitol.
"It's time to tell the story of all of the American people," Moran said.
Fox News July 7, 2011 Lawmakers Push for an Immigration Museum on the National Mall by Elizabeth Llorente
Two congressional lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation Thursday asking for a commission to examine the creation of an immigration museum in Washington D.C.
The legislators, Virginia Rep. Jim Moran, a Democrat, and Tennessee Rep. John Duncan, a Republican, want the museum, tentatively called the National Museum of the American People, to tell the story of immigration to the United States.
The Associated Press July 7, 2011 Moran, others in Congress seek study to create new Museum of American People on immigration by Brent Zongker
Several members of Congress called Thursday for a presidential commission to study the formation of a "melting pot museum" in Washington to tell the history of immigration and migration that formed the nation.
CNN Politics July 7, 2011 Lawmakers propose immigration museum on National Mall by CNN Wire Staff
A group of U.S. lawmakers pushed for the creation of a "melting pot museum" on the National Mall, calling Thursday for a presidential commission to study the idea.
The Museum of the American People would focus on the role immigration and migration played in the development of American society, said Rep. Jim Moran, D-Virginia, who introduced a bill about the museum Thursday.
Patch.com July 8, 2011 Rep. Jim Moran Proposes Study to Consider 'Melting Pot Museum': Museum would examine role immigration and migration play in development of United States by Mary Ann Barton
Congressman Jim Moran, a Democrat who represents the 8th District of Virginia, introduced a bill on Thursday to create a Presidential Commission that would study the creation of a "melting pot museum" on the National Mall.
Washington Post February 9, 2011 Coalition supports a new museum for "American People" by Jacqueline Trescott
The Washington Post's ArtsPost page covered the Feb. 7th Press Event of the Coalition, interviewing Sam Eskenazi and a number of the representatives of the Coalition's supporting organizations, and addressing questions about it's location and funding plans.
Associated Press Pick-Ups:
The Associated Press's reporter Brett Zonger talked to Sam Eskenazi about the Coalition for the National Museum of the American People and sent it out over the wire the week of February 5th, 2011. To date, the story has been picked up by quite a number of the nation’s top newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times and the San Francisco Examiner.
Washington City Paper April 2011 Best Museum That Doesn't Exist Yet by Lydia DePillis
"... it's hard not to love the idealism of the National Museum of the American People, which eschews the single-identity approach in favor of commemorating all the ethnic groups in the United States at once. Besides a permanent exhibition, the museum would house a National Genealogical Center and a Center for the Advanced Study of the American People."
New America Media February 27, 2011 A Museum for the Immigrants Who Make Up One America by Khalil Abdullah
New America Media's exceptional article on the National Museum of the American People, its plan, its goals and its members.
NBC Washington February 10, 2011 Another Museum May Land on the National Mall by Tim Persinko
The local Washington, DC NBC affiliate attended the Feb. 7th Press Event and reported on the Coalition's plans in their "Local Beat" news, with links to associated stories regarding the project.
An extremely flattering and detailed report of the National Museum of the American People, describing the project in extensive detail. ArtInfo is a news source devoted to American Art and Culture, with focus on the nation's Museums.
Voice of America - Armenian (video) February 10, 2011 New Museum: USA
The Voice of America sent a camera crew to do a detailed 3 1/2 minute video piece for its Armenian Language news, showing the testimonials of several Coalition participants and interviewing representatives.
Georgetown Hoya February 15, 2011 New American History Museum in the Works by Tyler Sanborn
University Newspaper extensively reports on the National Museum of the American People, with particular emphasis on student and scholarly opinions on the value of the project and the past and proposed congressional bills.
TBD TV Channel 8, Washington DC Local News February 9, 2011 Group wants to build National Museum of the American People immigration museum by Mike Conneen
Washington DC local news aired a 2:00 minute segment covering the Coalition's Feb. 9th Press Event, including clips of various speakers and an interview with Sam Eskenazi. Comparisons are made to existing Smithsonian museums and how they currently convey issues involving immigration.
The Examiner February 10, 2011 Newsmaker: Sam Eskenazi
A news brief about the project highlighting Sam Eskenazi's role in founding and leading the Coalition.
