The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A National Museum

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

— Kenneth E. Behring Center —

A National Museum Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

1. A National Museum Marker

Inscription. The National Museum of American History is home to the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired our national anthem. That flag's "broad stripes and bright stars" have shaped the Museum and its mission, as have the flags for every U.S. state and territory surrounding the building's terrace. Integral to the building design, these flags emphasize political unity and the Museum's role in telling the stories of all Americans.

Erected by Smithsonian Institution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812.

Location. 38° 53.502′ N, 77° 1.791′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It can be reached from Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50) west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the National Museum of American History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20560, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Making A Modern Museum (a few steps from this marker); Legacy of War (a few steps from this marker); The Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Art for a Modern Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeping It Green (within shouting distance of this marker); "Garden for Victory!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Henry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Our Meadow! (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Renovating the Fountain (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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Caption
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 15, 2017

2. A National Museum Marker
from photo:
State flags wave over the Museum's terrace.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.