Richard Overton, the grandson of a slave, worked in a furniture store and as a courier for decades until he finally retired when he was 85. That was more than 25 years ago.
Now, Overton — the country's oldest World War II veteran — has been enjoying a bit of fame for his longevity, and has a regular stream of visitors to his home in Austin.
Last week, he mentioned to one of his visitors that he'd like to someday see the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the District.
The following morning, Overton and a few friends were on a private jet heading toward the nation's capital. They got a private tour of the museum before it opened to the public Sunday morning.
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