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The world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers and more than 140 affiliate museums around the world.www.si.edu

Smithsonian Institution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Smithsonian Institution ( / s m ɪ θ ˈ s oʊ n i ə n / smith-SOH-nee-ən) is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_Institution

Museums and Zoo | Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park.si.edu/Museums

Smithsonian Education - Welcome
Discover education resources and information, lesson plans, field trips, and fun interactive activities for educators, families, and students. All based on Smithsonian museum ...smithsonianeducation.org

History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian Magazine
Articles from the Smithsonian Institution's award-winning, monthly magazine, plus exclusive Web articles, videos, blogs, photos and morewww.smithsonianmag.com

Smithsonian Education - Students Home Page
Explore, Discover, Learn: Art and culture, history and travel, science and nature. Explore all the Smithsonian has to offer at Smithsonian Students . From interactive Idealabs ...smithsonianeducation.org/students

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SHOUT Smithsonian Badges Program IntroductionWednesday, 23 May 2012 13:34:41
Studio 21 interview with Smithsonian Scholar, Dr. Herman J. ViolaThursday, 24 May 2012 13:39:52
Shanthi, the National Zoo's Musical Elephant, Plays the Harmonica!Thursday, 24 May 2012 16:33:31
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American HistoryWednesday, 23 May 2012 15:30:32
Inside the Meteorite Clean Room at the SmithsonianThursday, 03 May 2012 22:00:53
Washington DC Smithsonian InstitutionThursday, 24 May 2012 00:22:01
Shuttle Discovery headed to the Smithsonian / Dulles Airport - April 17, 2012Tuesday, 24 April 2012 09:15:39
Symposium - Beyond Play: Video Games at Work - Smithsonian American Art MuseumFriday, 11 May 2012 14:18:33
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The Smithsonian Institution ( ) is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, and licensing activities. The Smithsonian has requested $797.6 million from Congress in 2011 to fund its operations. While most of its 19 museums, its zoo, and its nine research centers facilities are located in Washington, D.C., sites are also located in Arizona, Maryland, New York City, Virginia, Panama, and elsewhere. The Smithsonian has over 137 million items in its collections, publishes two magazines named Smithsonian (monthly) and Air & Space (bimonthly), and employs the Smithsonian Police to protect visitors, staff, and the property of its museums. The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex in the world, and many of its buildings are historical and architectural landmarks. In addition, 168 other museums are Smithsonian affiliates.

History

The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion of knowledge" from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson (c. 1765–1829), who never visited the new nation. In Smithson's will, he stated that should his nephew, Henry James Hungerford, die without heir, the Smithson estate would go to the United States to create an "Establishment for the increase & diffusion of Knowledge among men". After the nephew died without issue in 1835, President Andrew Jackson informed Congress of the bequest. Richard Rush was appointed as agent of the government to go to England and pursue the bequest, which was tied up in the Court of Chancery. It took some two years for Rush to obtain the estate, which amounted to 104,960 gold sovereigns, or US$500,000. The money was invested in shaky state bonds, which quickly defaulted. After heated debate in Congress, Massachusetts Representative (and former President) John Quincy Adams successfully argued to restore the lost funds with interest. Though Congress wanted to use the money for other purposes, Adams successfully persuaded Congress to preserve the money for an institution of science and learning. Congress also debated whether the federal government had the authority to accept the gift. Congress accepted the legacy bequeathed to the nation and pledged the faith of the United States to the charitable trust on July 1, 1836.

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Five reasons the Kettle is still Singing after 30 years - BBC News
The group has performed throughout Scotland, in London's West End, at the Smithsonian in Washington and for the Royal Family of Jordan. Artie is known as a "hard-nosed" businessman, according to Allan Snedden, head of concerts and events at the SECC in ...21 May 2012 02:45www.bbc.co.uk

Notebook: Glasgow's shelf life - Scotsman
The Room opened in 1959, the pet project of a Mitchell librarian named Joe Fisher, who until his death two years back was to the Glasgow Room what James Smithson was to the Smithsonian. More accurately, the Glasgow collection was founded with the ...19 May 2012 19:14www.scotsman.com

Sunday, 05:32 on BBC World Service - BBC News
Ahead of a special edition of Click on video games, Gareth Mitchell talks Chris Melissinos, a specialist who has become an archivist of video game, about a large scale exhibition at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington that charts the evolution of ...16 May 2012 06:40www.bbc.co.uk

African Art Sells For Record $850000 At Bonhams - Forbes
He is one of Africa's most reputed contemporary artists, and his works are housed in some of the world's most prestigious museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the British Museum and the Smithsonian. This is not Anatsui's first major sale.8 Hours 31 Minutes agowww.forbes.comRelated News:
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Gorgeous cheetah cubs born after third ever caesarean - AOL Travel UK
By Ruth Doherty, May 24, 2012 AP Two beautiful cheetah cubs are being hand-raised at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington after a risky birth last month. The zoo gave a first peek of the month-old cubs on Wednesday this week, and they're looking ...24 May 2012 08:13travel.aol.co.uk

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Harry Winston: Jewellery, Hope Diamond, Smithsonian Institution ...
Harry Winston: Jewellery, Hope Diamond, Smithsonian Institution, Cartier SA, Lauren Weisberger, Briolette of India, Nassak Diamond. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free ...admin12 May 2012 02:04http://sportarbs.co.uk/

Stoss Landscape Urbanism: Smithsonian NDA Winner 2012 ...
This year's Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum which celebrates outstanding achievement in design this autumn is to be awarded to Stoss Landscape Urbanism for Landscape Architecture. The award will ...odell05 May 2012 07:26http://www.christinaodell.co.uk/landscape-architect/

Smithsonian Ocean Portal and New App | Environment, Science ...
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History and more than 20 collaborating organizations launched an Ocean Portal – a unique, interactive online experience that inspires awareness, understanding, and ...Mike31 March 2012 19:00http://www.usembassy.org.uk/esthblog/

Around the World Private Jet Tour – Smithsonian Journeys » Luxury ...
Bali – Tanah Lot. Now you can have the experience of a lifetime by circling the globe and discovering nine of our world's most fascinating cultures! Smithsonian Journeys is the Smithsonian Institution's travel program, and has ...admin09 May 2012 01:13http://igybe.co.uk/luxurylife/

Smithsonian Channel to Premiere New Series FORENSIC FIRSTS ...
DNA Profiling. Toxicology. Ballistics. Today's criminal investigators employ powerful scientific tools to catch bad guys. But where did they come from and how do they really work? A new six-episode series from Smithsonian Channel uncovers ...Capital Investigations19 May 2012 18:41http://www.capitalinvestigations.co.uk/

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