Whereas knowledge of communism is critical to understanding and meeting the challenges of today and developing a vision for our future; Whereas the recognition of victims of communism is woefully lacking and communism’s history is misunderstood in our Nation’s culture; Whereas the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation intends to acquire underutilized Federal property for the creation of a museum that will— (1) profile the lives of the victims of communism throughout history; (2) explore the experiences of individuals who currently live in nations ruled by Communist Parties; (3) celebrate the role of dissidents who stood up to communism; (4) educate visitors about the national, ethnic, and religious traditions that were suppressed by communist regimes; and (5) foster learning at the museum and throughout the United States; Whereas the museum will be supported by numerous ethnic and human rights’ organizations and private individuals; Whereas this year is the centennial anniversary of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, which will be commemorated by government institutions with special projects and events all over the world; Whereas the people of the United States do not have a comprehensive and accurate picture of communist history; Whereas the museum would attract visitors across the globe; Whereas no Federal appropriations are being sought to provide funding for the design, construction, or operation of the museum or for its exhibitions or components; and Whereas the museum will benefit all people: Now, therefore, be it