Barry Meyer of Warner Brothers, Clint Eastwood, and Marc Pachter, the interim director of the National Museum of American History. They are standing before a display of movie memorabilia, which includes a suit worn by Lauren Bacall. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Eastwood holds the medal awarded to him by the Smithsonian. Photograph by Jeff Martin
In his remarks, Eastwood didn’t say, “Make my day,” but he did tell a story that ended: “What are you afraid of? Friggin nuthin’!” Photograph by Jeff Martin
Bromance in action: After awards and remarks, Clint Eastwood and Senator Patrick Leahy take a seat to watch some film highlights. “We have a lot in common,” said Eastwood. Photograph by Jeff Martin
John Arundel and Richard Marks with friends. Photograph by Jeff Martin
92George Stevens Jr. with Cathryn Keller and her husband, Brent Glass, the history museum’s director emeritus, who made the deal for Warner Brothers to create a state-of-the-art theater for the Smithsonian. Photograph by Jeff Martin
In a swarm of fans and photogs, Barry Meyer, Clint Eastwood and Senator Patrick Leahy. Photograph by Jeff Martin
