2017 Celebrating African American History and Culture Forever Postage Stamps – First-Class Mail, Sheet

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The museum’s supporters repeatedly proposed their idea and finally achieved success in 2003. On November 19, the House passed the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, providing funds and a location for the museum. The legislation also included funding for other African American museums to help improve their operations and collections.

In 2008, the museum’s council held a competition to design the 350,000-square foot building, which would include three stories below ground and five above. The winning design was in the shape of an upside down pyramid surrounded by bronze elements, inspired by the crowns used in Yoruban culture The building’s groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 22, 2012.