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So against this backdrop of racial injustice, where there are family and friends incarcerated in internment camps, these men served in the mountains and save the lost battalion at great cost, at reat cost. And incidentally, they served with more military distinction and recognition than any unit in American Military history. This is the honoring the 442nd regimental combat team. The 100th Infantry Battalion and he military intelligence service. That is why there are only three stars appearing, indicating and the medically, the three branches. Those are subtleties that go nto the thought proces...

[applause] ladies and gentlemen, the democratic leader of the u. S. House of representatives, the honorable nancy pelosi. [applause] nancy pelosi good afternoon everyone. This ceremony is an emotional time for everybody. Thank you for making this so lovely. I want to join in the acknowledgment of the leadership of senator menendez. Robert edsel, you are a hero to us. Thank you so much. [applause] nancy pelosi and also, chairman of the Monuments Men foundation, you have done such a large part in present art and we are honored and weerving art as well are honored by your presence. In march 1941,...

Honored guests, we are gathered to celebrate the achievements of some 350 men and women from 14 nations that served in the fine arts and a archives session. We now know the Monuments Men. Only six are still living. Two were una able to travel. 175 family members of Monuments Men since passed are with us. As early as 1942, george 120u9, the leader of the Monuments Men in europe and established their operation in post war japan argued for preservation officers during war to safeguard these things will not effect the course of battle, stout wrote. But it will affect the relations of invading armi...

[indistinct chatter] announcer next, a look at the future of the Smithsonian Institution with the new secretary. He sat down with a conversation with the Aspen Institute president and ceo. This is one hour 15 minutes. [indistinct chatter] all right, i think we are ready. Good afternoon. Thank you all for being here. I am the director of the Aspen Institute, and it is my pleasure to curate four or five times a year, some of these washington roundtable series, sponsored by michelle smith. We want to thank you, michelle. The conversations i curate naturally deal with the arts, but not just with t...

[applause] gentlemen, the honorable nancy pelosi. Mrs. Pelosi good afternoon everyone. This ceremony is an emotional time for everybody. Thank you for making this so lovely. I want to a knowledge the leadership of senator menendez. Thank you so much. , chairman of the , youents Men Foundation have done such a large part in present art and we are honored by your presence. In march 1940 one, president roosevelt dedicated the National Gallery of art just down the mall from here. Britainwd gathered, [inaudible] with the war, as president roosevelt opened a new home for the worlds masterworks, pres...