This is America. Гришенкова Е.Г. - 17 стр.

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events in the United States. There are also Japanese gold and silver coins given to
President Ulysses S. Grant in 1881.
This exhibit also shows the world’s oldest known coins dating back more than
two thousand six hundred years. The coins are from the ancient territory of Lydia in
what is now Turkey. However, one of the most interesting parts of this exhibit is a
collection of gold coins from ancient times to the present. The coins are from North
and South America, Europe and Asia.
An exhibit of American popular culture is also on the third floor. Visitors can
see things used by famous Americans. For example, they can see the boxing gloves
worn by boxer Mohammad Ali. They can see the red shoes worn by Judy Garland in
the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Visitors can also see the musical instrument played
by American jazz artist Dizzy Gillespie.
Nearby is an exhibit about musical instruments. Visitors can examine early
string instruments made by skilled creators like Antonio Stradivari. Many of these
early violins, violas and cellos were made during the 17th century. There are also
early brass and keyboard instruments.
One very popular exhibit at the National Museum of American History is about
the American presidency. Visitors can learn more about the men who have held the
office, and some of the objects they used. Equally important to American history
were the women married to this country’s presidents. An exhibit on the second floor
examines the part these “first ladies” played in American culture and their work
serving the public.
Finally, a visit to the National Museum of American History would not be
complete without seeing the nation’s most famous flag, the Star Spangled Banner.
Some historians say the flag is the most recognized sign of American identity. It was
made in 1813. The flag hung in the museum for many years. However, age, light and
dirt weakened its material.
Museum officials and scientists have been working in a special laboratory to
repair the flag. Visitors can watch this process through a glass window. The project is
expected to be finished at the end of this year.
At that time, museum officials will return the Star Spangled Banner to its
permanent exhibit. Then millions of visitors will be able to see the famous flag and
other important objects that tell America’s story.
3 COMPREHENSION CHECK
Decide whether these statements are TRUE or FALSE
1. Everybody can visit all the museums of the Smithsonian Institution without
payment.

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