Eastwood to Receive Smithsonian Medal at American History Museum

Eastwood to Receive Smithsonian Medal at American History Museum

Media Advisory WHAT: The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will roll out the red carpet to celebrate the grand opening of the new Warner Bros. Theater and will present the Smithsonian Bicentennial Medal to Clint Eastwood

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 1
6 p.m.

WHERE: National Museum of American History
14th Street and Constitution Avenue Note: Use the Constitution Avenue entrance

WHO: Clint Eastwood, director and actor
Barry Meyer, CEO, Warner Bros.
Marc Pachter, interim director, National Museum of American History
Richard Kurin, Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture, Smithsonian
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)

At a ceremony marking the opening of the new Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian will present Clint Eastwood with the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal in honor of Eastwood's contribution to the American experience through film. The medal recognizes Eastwood's six decades of captivating national and international audiences through his work as an award-winning actor and director.

To accompany the opening of the new Warner Bros. Theater, a new display of objects will be on view showcasing the unique brand of Hollywood storytelling and accessibility that has helped to define American culture to global audiences. The inaugural display includes costumes worn by Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Eastwood along with Harry Potter's robe. Visitors will also see objects representing Warner Bros. studio history such as Jack Warner's silver telephone and Bugs Bunny animation drawings.

Note: Media must RSVP to cover the gala. Eastwood may be available for interviews on a limited basis. Please email NMAHPublicAffairs@si.edu to be on the red carpet line. Media only: Laura Duff (202) 633-3129 Melinda Machado (202) 633-3129
Media website: http://newsdesk.si.edu

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- Jan. 30, 2012/

SOURCE Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

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