The Smithsonian Institution was created by Congress in 1846 as “an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Congress vested responsibility for the administration of the Smithsonian in a Board of Regents, consisting of the Chief Justice of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, three members of the United States Senate, three members of the United States House of Representatives, and nine citizens.
"Strength in Austerity"
Fourth Annual Public Forum of the Board of Regents
Monday, September 19, 2011
2:30–3:45 p.m.
Ring Auditorium
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW
The Forum has concluded. The archived webcast is available below.
Fourth Annual Public Forum of the Board of Regents Webcast:
Monday, September 19, 2011,
2:30–3:45 p.m.
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