Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

Newly announced Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch (left) and Steve Case, co-chair of the search committee and vice chair of the Board of Regents. The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. In photo, Bunch receives a standing ovation after the announcement. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

(left to right) Outgoing Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton; the new Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch; Steve Case, co-chair of the search committee and vice chair of the Board of Regents; and David Rubinstein, co-chair of the search committee and chair of the Board of Regents. Lonnie Bunch's mother Montrose sits on the bark row right. The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

Outgoing Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton (left) with the new Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch. The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

A congratulatory hug. Outgoing Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton (left) with the new Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch. The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo taking questions) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (in photo taking questions) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III (right) as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. In photo, Bunch is speaking with John Davis, the Provost and Under Secretary for Museums, Education and Research. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Lonnie Bunch

Newly announced Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch with his mother Montrose. The Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Stephanie Stebich

Stephanie Stebich, Director of Smithsonian American Art Museum in photo. She was in attendance as the Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Smithsonian; Stephanie Stebich

Stephanie Stebich, Director of Smithsonian American Art Museum in photo. She was in attendance as the Smithsonian Institution today named Lonnie Bunch III as its first African American secretary on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at a press availability at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C. Bunch was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch, a historian, will take over as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian on June 16, replacing the current secretary David J. Skorton. (Photo by Jeff Malet)