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"Nation of Speed" recounts our desire to become the fastest on land, sea, air, and space in the pursuit of commerce, power, and prestige. On view at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Featuring iconic vehicles from Mario Andretti’s Indy 500 winning race car to the Sharp DR 90 Nemesis, "Nation of Speed" paints a portrait of human ingenuity — the technology developed to propel people faster and faster— and explores how the pursuit of speed has shaped American culture and our national identity.
Nation of Speed is presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Learn more: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/exhibitions/nation-speed
"Nation of Speed" recounts our desire to become the fastest on land, sea, air, and space in the pursuit of commerce, power, and prestige. On view at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Featuring iconic vehicles from Mario Andretti’s Indy 500 winning race car to the Sharp DR 90 Nemesis, "Nation of Speed" paints a portrait of human ingenuity — the technology developed to propel people faster and faster— and explores how the pursuit of speed has shaped American culture and our national identity.
Nation of Speed is presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Learn more: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/exhibitions/nation-speed
