American Founders Museum inaugurated in Dhaka
The initiative, developed in collaboration with the US Department of Education and PragerU, highlights the ideas, people and events that shaped American independence
ATT Desk Report 
The first American Founders Museum was inaugurated in Dhaka on April 29, bringing the story of the United States’ independence to Bangladesh.
US Ambassador Brent T Christensen formally opened the museum at the Edward M Kennedy Center. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the US Department of Education and PragerU, highlights the ideas, people and events that shaped American independence, according to a press release.
Part of the Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, the exhibition is being displayed at US institutions worldwide. The US Embassy also plans to expand access by setting up smaller versions of the exhibit at five additional American Corners across Bangladesh — in Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Rajshahi and Sylhet.
Speaking at the inauguration, the ambassador said: “I am happy to be with you all to inaugurate our first Founders Museum, a way to explore the history of independence like never before.”
He added: “I believe that the ideas and the story of America’s independence will also resonate here in Bangladesh.”
The museum offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the men and women whose courage, conviction and sacrifice made American freedom possible.
