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Freedom Museum's New Exhibit Takes Visitors Inside a Presidential Election; Exhibit Educates Americans on Election Process |
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From Ascribe Newsfeed: Do you have what it takes to be the next president? The exhibit opens at the Freedom Museum on Nov. 9 and runs through Nov. 9, 2008 - the week Americans hit the polls to select their new leader. To celebrate the opening of the Vote4Me! Visitors get a behind-the-scenes perspective of the fast-paced campaign season by working their way from presidential hopeful to Commander in Chief. "This is an opportunity for Americans to take a shot at being a leader of the free world," said Nathan Richie, director of exhibits, McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum. Upon entering the exhibit, visitors will meet their seasoned campaign staff that includes a campaign manager, political director, communications director and finance chair. Throughout the exhibit, visitors will have an opportunity to weigh in on key issues facing candidates today including taxes, Iraq war, global warming and same-sex marriage. - Countdown: This section allows visitors to get informed on the 2008 presidential candidates through computers linked to existing Web sites that explore candidates and issues. To help support the election process, the Freedom Museum will serve as a location to register voters. Through interactive exploration, visitors gain a greater understanding of the struggle for freedom in the United States and the role the First Amendment plays in society.
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