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Behind the Scenes at the National Museum of the Army

In 2020, the Washington area welcomed a new museum that had been in the works for over 20 years. Located at Fort Belvoir, the National Museum of the United States Army is dedicated to showcasing an organization that predates the founding of our nation. WETA Arts host Felicia Curry met with Tammy Call, the museum's director, to learn more about the institution's history, mission, and vision.

Behind the Scenes at the National Museum of the Army

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