National Portrait Gallery – BTW – Stuff You Should Know

In this 1957 black and white photograph, Althea Gibson, U.S. and Wimbledon tennis champion, gives some pointers on the game which has brought her international fame.

The “I Dream A World” Exhibit

February 9, 2023 btwadmin 0

Founded by the U.S. Congress in 1962, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery collects and displays portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to the […]

Aerial view of the Watergate Hotel. in Washington, D.C.

Art and Politics: The 50th Anniversary of Watergate

May 13, 2022 btwuser 0

In the early 1970s, the United States government experienced the Watergate scandal. The investigation led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. Now, the National Portrait Gallery […]

“A Portrait of Persistence”

April 10, 2019 btwuser 0

Did you know that March was National Women’s History Month? In 1987, Congress designated every March as an annual recognition of women’s history and achievements. […]