Smithsonian 175: Toward A More Diverse, Inclusive, and Representative Smithsonian

After a decade of often heated debate, on August 10, 1846, President James K. Polk signed legislation to establish the Smithsonian Institution. Since then, the Smithsonian has become the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities. Continue reading Smithsonian 175: Toward A More Diverse, Inclusive, and Representative Smithsonian