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Named for James Smithson (1765-1829), a wealthy English scientist who bequeathed his estate to the United States for the purposes of funding an organisation, the Smithsonian Institution, with the stated goal of "the increase & diffusion of knowledge among men." The Smithsonian was legislated into being on 10 August 1846, and continues to exist as a collection of museums, libraries, and research facilities administered by the Government of the United States.

Pages in category "The Smithsonian"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.