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These are a few of the items that were on display at the IAE Exhibit.
Just as I Am © 1997 Autobiography
Fiddle
Jupiter 16001 Trumpet
Hammer used by Jimmy Carter for Habitat for Humanity
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Nuggets Machine
Nominated in 1981 by President Reagan, O’Connor holds the distinction of being the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Considered to be conservative in her judicial philosophy at the time of her appointment, this Justice carved out her own path during 25 years on the Court, often functioning as the swing vote in controversial decisions. She retired in 2006. An Associate Justice, O’Connor kept the displayed bound copy of the U.S. Constitution in her chambers. A careful examination reveals that she sometimes underlined key passages.
Sketch created by Temple Grandin
Jay Leno used this Neumann microphone broadcast conversations with guests ranging from Robin Williams, Robert Downing, Jr., Toby Keith, and Rod Stewart to Senators Barack Obama and John McCain.
This lathe turned professional bats in the Louisville Slugger factory from the early 1890s through the first part of the 20th century.
Deep Fryer for Adding Seals to Bottles
Pointe Shoes
Serrasalmusrhombeus (Black or Redeye Pirhana) Skeleton
Clown props used by Patch Adams
Minnelli wore these jeweled, high heel sandals during her Tony Award winning performance in The Act (1977-78), which Martin Scorsese directed.
Vietnam Era Political Cartoon, circa 1968
Tony Hawk's skateboard
Kit Kittredge was a character created by Valerie Tripp for her American Girl literary series.
Representing the 2nd District of Kentucky in the U.S. Congress from 1953 until his death, Natcher made his mark in the areas of health care and education and advanced to the chair of the House Appropriations Committee in 1992. He is perhaps most remembered for making 18,401 consecutive roll call votes and for self-financing all of his election campaigns. Natcher accumulated enough seniority to hold key committee positions in the House of Representatives. Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill presented him with the displayed gavel in recognition of his work in helping to pass the act that resulted in the Social Security funding compromise of 1983. The desk and desk accessories displayed were from his Washington D.C. office.
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