Photos: Obama dedicates new African American museum

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Photos: Opening of African American museum in D.C.

President Obama, George Bush and several celebrities attended the dedication ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Saturday, Sept. 24 2016 in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: President Barack Obama watches first lady Michelle Obama embracing former president George Bush, accompanied by his wife, former first lady Laura Bush, while participating in the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Actor Chris Tucker, right, stops to talk with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., as they take their seats for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Actor Will Smith, center, stops to greet performers for today's dedication ceremony at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., left, greets House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. as they take their seats for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., left, talks with Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, right, before taking their seats at the dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Singer Dionne Warwick arrives for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Rehearsal of the music program by the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets before President Obama attends the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

Attorney General Loretta Lynch, right, greets Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as they arrive for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Rev. Jesse Jackson greets guests as they take their seats for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Members of Howard University's Marching Band arrive for today's dedication ceremony at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Former Attorney General Eric Holder, left, talks with current Attorney General Loretta Lynch as they arrive for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Baseball great, hall-of-famer Hank Aaron arrives for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and his wife Marcelle Pomerleau, talk with Baseball Hall-of-Famer and legend, Hank Aaron and Aaron's wife Billye Aaron, far right, at the dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Actor Samuel Jackson, right, greets Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. as they take their seats for the dedication ceremony of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, right, talks with actor Samuel Jackson, left, as they attend the dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Actor David Oyelowo arrives for today's dedication ceremony at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: People gather near the Smithsonian Castle to watch President Barack Obama attends the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

A woman raises her fist into the air on the grounds of the Washington Monument as President Barack Obama arrives at the dedication and opening ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24 U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, former president George Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, participate in the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Dignitaries stand up during the presentation of the colors and the performance of the national anthem during the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Congressman John Lewis receives applause from U.S. President Barack Obama, former President George Bush and First Lady Michelle Obama while approaching the microphones to speak during the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

[ Read John Lewis' powerful speech ] WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Rep. John Lewis speaks at the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. The museum is opening thirteen years after Congress and President George W. Bush authorized its construction. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24 Congressman John Lewis is embraced by U.S. President Barack Obama after his speech during the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Former U.S President George W. Bush speaks at the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. The museum is opening thirteen years after Congress and President George W. Bush authorized its construction. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Former U.S First Lady Laura Bush speaks at the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. The museum is opening thirteen years after Congress and President George W. Bush authorized its construction. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: President Barack Obama watches first lady Michelle Obama embracing former president George Bush, accompanied by his wife, former first lady Laura Bush, while participating in the dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC, before the museum opens to the public later that day. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall featuring African American history and culture in the US. (Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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