NMAH Annual Report 2000

The Board

The National Museum of American History Board was established to provide leadership, guidance, and direct assistance toward building the financial base of the Museum by identifying and securing private funds. The Board has provided critical early leadership in the Museum's Capital Campaign. The Board also provides advice, support, and expertise on the programs and operations of the Museum. As the Museum's chief advocates and emissaries, Board members promote understanding of the Museum's activities locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Honorable Ivan Selin
Washington, D.C.
Chairman of the Board

Mr. George M. Ferris, Jr.
Washington, D.C.
Vice-Chairman of the Board

Mr. Todd Axelrod
Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Alison Bernstein
New York City, New York
Chairman, Development Committee

Mr. H. P. "Pete" Claussen
Knoxville, Tennessee

The Honorable Thad Cochran
Washington, D.C.; Jackson, Mississippi

Mr. Lester L. Colbert, Jr.
New York City, New York
Vice-Chairman, Development Committee

The Honorable Richard Darman
Washington, D.C.

Ms. Anita DeFrantz
Los Angeles, California

Mr. David M. Fields
Newport Beach, California

Mr. Jerry Florence
Los Angeles, California

Mr. George C. Freeman, Jr.
Richmond, Virginia
Chairman, Nominating Committee

Dr. F. Sheldon Hackney
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mr. Robert F. Hemphill, Jr.
Washington, D.C.
Secretary of the Board

Ms. Irene Y. Hirano
Los Angeles, California

Dr. Thomas W. Langfitt
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mrs. Dorothy Lemelson
Incline Village, Nevada

Mr. Donald Lubin
Chicago, Illinois

Mr. James R. Mellor
Laguna Beach, California

Mr. Philip Merrill
Washington, D.C.

Dr. Elihu Rose
New York City, New York
Chairman, Program Committee

Dr. Seymour I. Schwartz
Rochester, New York

Mr. Marvin D. Williams
Fort Worth, Texas

Ms. Tae Yoo
San Jose, California