The National Reconnaissance Office Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Join Jim David, curator in the Space History Division of the National Air and Space Museum, as he discusses the creation of the NRO in 1961 and gives a brief overview of its activities since then.
The Ask An Expert lecture series at the National Mall building is presented every Wednesday at noon. A Museum staff member talks to the public about the history, collection, or personalities related to a specific artifact or exhibition in the Museum.
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