For the first time in the Smithsonian Institution's 173-year history, an African American has been tapped to head the world's largest museum and research complex.
For the first time in the Smithsonian Institution's 173-year history, an African American has been tapped to head the world's largest museum and research complex.
As the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian, Bunch will oversee the day-to-day management of 19 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo and numerous education and research centers for the world-renowned museum. He will also be in charge of an annual budget of $1.5 billion, a staff of 6,800 and a collection of over 150 million objects.
Bunch is taking over the role as secretary from David Skorton, a board-certified cardiologist, who announced his departure in December to become president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Bunch is best known for his role in directing the African American history museum beginning in its early days in 2005. During the 11 years prior to its opening, he was able to secure critical federal funding of $270 million and private donations of $317 million to ensure its future.
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