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The Weekend on the Mall
An American Journey

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An American Journey on the National Mall January 18-19, 1997. Events which were designed to showcase a broad range of free activities in seven heated pavilions, as well as many of the Smithsonian museums. Included were music, speakers, food, interactive technology and other special events.

Focusing on President Clinton's and Vice President Gore's "commitment to children and their future," the weekend on the Mall was billed as "taking a musical and oratorical journey highlighting heritage and exploring the challenges of the 21st century".

"The American Journey" in Photographs
(Click below to see each area)

Ready for the Crowds

Bridge to the 21st Century

Technology Playground

Harmony and Heritage

Painting the Mural

Solving Passport Riddles

Vice President Gore Visits the Mall



These digital image files created from Photo CDs scanned courtesy Digix Imaging
Photographed with PJM Ektapress MultiSpeed Color Negative Film courtesy Eastman Kodak
Image processing on Macintosh 9500's courtesy Apple Computer

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