Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian and the Indians in the 19th Century
In 1846, Congress created the Smithsonian Institution to fulfill the terms of the will of James Smithson. The Smithsonian was given custody of all federal […]
Smithsonian Institution
In 1846, Congress created the Smithsonian Institution to fulfill the terms of the will of James Smithson. The Smithsonian was given custody of all federal […]
James K. Polk was the dark horse who became President of the United States in 1845. Polk set four goals for his administration and two […]