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James Smithson, a British subject, who died in 1829 willed his family fortune for the establishment of an organization in the United States dedicated to education and learning. James smithson had never visited the united States before his death. Congress spent Smithson's money on general ledger expenses, but 20 years later, in 1849, Congress replenished the money and dedicated the resulting organization to James by naming it the Smithsonian Institution.
French Blue is a nickname for the Hope Diamond, which is currently at the Smithsonian.
The phone number of the Smithsonian Institution is: 202-633-8998.
The Smithsonian has a number of rare and beautiful quilts in its collection; therefore, it is impossible to know to which particular quilt you refer. To see pictures of all the Smithsonian's special exhibition quilts, click the Related Link, below.
All Smithsonian museums are free to the public. You are welcome to leave a donation if you would like.
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Yes, the Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by James Smithsonian of London.
The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846. It was established to promote the increase and diffusion of knowledge, following the bequest of James Smithson, a British scientist who left his fortune to the United States. The institution has since grown to include numerous museums, research facilities, and cultural programs.
James Smithson's nephew is the one who founded the Smithsonian Institution. James Smithson died in 1829 and left his money to his nephew. The nephew died in 1935 and willed the money to the US to found the Smithsonian.
Smithsonian Institute = Instituto Smithsonian
The Smithsonian will be identifiable either by its size, or by the labeling on the map that denotes the Smithsonian.
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The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846, but its development occurred over many years and involved multiple phases. The first building, the Smithsonian Castle, was completed in 1855. Since its establishment, the institution has expanded significantly, with numerous museums and research facilities added over the decades, making it an ongoing project rather than a single construction timeline.
Smithsonian Folkways was created in 1987.
Smithsonian Police was created in 1979.
Smithsonian Networks was created in 2007.
No, it is in the National Archives. Nearby to the Smithsonian.