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It's named for the British scientist James Smithson.
When Smithson died, his fortune passed to his nephew. However his nephew died only six years later and left no heirs. Per Smithson's will, the estate then passed "to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge among men"
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∙ 9y agoNamed for James Smthson.
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What was called America's attic?
The Smithsonian Institution
What was once called America's attic?
The Smithsonian Institution
What are the 3 Smithsonian museums in Washington DC called?
The 3 Smithsonian museums are called: 1) National Gallery of Art 2) National Air and Space 3) National History Museum
How do you say Smithsonian Institute in spanish?
Smithsonian Institute = Instituto Smithsonian
Was the Smithsonian Institution found in 1846?
Yes, the Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by James Smithsonian of London.
How can you recognize the Smithsonian institution on a map?
The Smithsonian will be identifiable either by its size, or by the labeling on the map that denotes the Smithsonian.
What is the new name for the Smithsonian Kite Festival?
smithsonian
What is comcast smithsonian channel?
smithsonian channel 19002
When was Smithsonian Networks created?
Smithsonian Networks was created in 2007.
When was Smithsonian Folkways created?
Smithsonian Folkways was created in 1987.
Is the constitution located in the Smithsonian?
No, it is in the National Archives. Nearby to the Smithsonian.
When was Smithsonian Police created?
Smithsonian Police was created in 1979.
