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August 30, 1890

The United States Congress appropriates $25,000 to fireproof the west wing of the Smithsonian Institution Building. The building had been severely damaged by fire in 1865.

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Posted: 30 August 2010
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Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.