THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION was founded in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." The Smithsonian is now the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.
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THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION was founded in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." The Smithsonian is now the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.
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Houghton)