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The Smithsonian, Great Idea (1846)
This Day in Esoteric Political History
Political Implications and Funding of the Smithsonian Institution
This chapter explores the political implications of receiving a gift for the Smithsonian Institution, the conflicts that arise when gifts come with strings attached, and the funding and protection of the institution.
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