Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery to add portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci

A portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci will go on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery later this year.

Fauci has served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for more than three decades and is also the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden. He has been named as one of seven people who will be honored at the Portrait of a Nation Gala on Nov. 12.

"The Portrait of a Nation Gala ... will celebrate seven remarkable individuals for their transformational impact on the nation’s history, development, and culture," the museum noted in a post about the fundraising event. "We are proud to introduce the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Honorees who embody creativity, individuality, excellence, and service to the people of our country," the museum said.

The portraits of the honorees will be featured within the "Recent Acquisitions" exhibition Nov. 10 though Oct. 22, 2023, according to wjla.com. Reports indicate that the portraits will be added to the museum's permanent collection.

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