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The Smithsonian, Great Idea (1846)

This Day

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The Significance of the Smithsonian Institution and Its Museums

This chapter explores the importance of the Smithsonian Institution and its museums in Washington, D.C., emphasizing their free entry and their role in teaching about government and subsidization. It also mentions the various museums within the Smithsonian complex and briefly discusses the history of James Smithson, the institution's benefactor.

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