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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 10 > Smithsonian founded in 1846

Smithsonian founded in 1846

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 10, 2008

Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 223rd day of 2008. There are 143 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Aug. 10, 1846, President Polk signed a measure establishing the Smithsonian Institution, named after English scientist James Smithson, whose bequest of half a million....

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