NewzLonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his retirement at age 73. When he assumed the role in 2019, Bunch made history by becoming both the first historian and the first African American to lead the institution.
In interviews leading up to his departure, Bunch spoke with correspondent Mo Rocca about fulfilling and enriching the Smithsonian's mandate. He emphasized the institution's ongoing mission to protect history and provide America with a full, comprehensive picture of itself, while also addressing external pressures.
The outgoing leader famously remarked that "you can run from history, but you can't hide," encapsulating his philosophy on the vital role of museums in preserving the nation's past.
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