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Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton, framed by an American flag and a Smithsonian flag, speaks during a news conference at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2014, where he was named the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Skorton, a cardiologist, will replace Secretary Wayne Clough, who plans to retire in October after six years. The 64-year-old will be the first physician to lead the organization and its 13th secretary since 1846. For much of its history, the Smithsonian has been led by scientists. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton speaks during a news conference at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2014, where he was named the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Skorton, a cardiologist, will replace Secretary Wayne Clough, who plans to retire in October after six years. The 64-year-old will be the first physician to lead the organization and its 13th secretary since 1846. For much of its history, the Smithsonian has been led by scientists. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton speaks during a news conference at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2014, where he was named the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Skorton, a cardiologist, will replace Secretary Wayne Clough, who plans to retire in October after six years. The 64-year-old will be the first physician to lead the organization and its 13th secretary since 1846. For much of its history, the Smithsonian has been led by scientists. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton speaks during a news conference at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2014, where he was named the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Skorton, a cardiologist, will replace Secretary Wayne Clough, who plans to retire in October after six years. The 64-year-old will be the first physician to lead the organization and its 13th secretary since 1846. For much of its history, the Smithsonian has been led by scientists. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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This handout photo provided by the Smithsonian shows a dress designed by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan for first lady Michelle Obama. It was worn to the 2012 Governors Dinner and is now on display at the Smithsonian’s first major exhibit: “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” on Indian-American influences in U.S. history. Khan has designed several dresses for Mrs. Obama. The exhibit opens Thursday. (AP Photo/Smithsonian)
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The Monuments Men exhibit at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, February 18, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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The Monuments Men exhibit at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, February 18, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Zoo veterinarian Nancy Boedeker and veterinary technician Peter Flowers (R) examine the snowy owl Jan. 30, 2014 (Photo courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo).
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The Smithsonian National Zoo on Monday announced the birth of its first lion cubs in four years. (Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian National Zoo)
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Restoration specialist Anne McCombs discusses how she will restore part of a World War II-era plane’s rudder for display at the Smithsonian, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. Faced with an ongoing shortage of space for storage and care of its massive collection, the Smithsonian’s new restoration hangar for the nation’s historic aircraft and spacecraft and spacesuit collections is a bright spot for the museum complex in northern Virginia. Last year, the Smithsonian’s inspector general testified in Congress that the continued use of substandard facilities was a risk to important art and science collections. (AP Photo/Brett Zongker)
