10 min

The Smithsonian Institution is established - August 10th, 1846 This Day in History Class

    • History

On this day in 1846, thanks to an unusual bequest from British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution was established in the United States.

On this day in 1846, thanks to an unusual bequest from British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution was established in the United States.

10 min

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