Opening of Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives for today’s dedication ceremony at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

First lady Michelle Obama wipes aways tears as she listens to her husband President Barack Obama speak at the dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

Former President George W. Bush gets a hug from first lady Michelle Obama at the opening ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture on Sept. 24, 2016 in Washington.

President Barack Obama speaks at the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, 2016.

Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis speaks at the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, 2016.

Robert De Niro and Angela Bassett speak at the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24, 2016.

Former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, 2016.

Former first lady Laura Bush, former President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama listen to singer Stevie Wonder during the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, 2016

Former U.S President George W. Bush speaks at the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, 2016.