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Smithsonian Bequest Sparks Debate Over Government Ownership
The Smithsonian Institution funds and governance are debated as to whether the bequest by James Smithson remains a government asset or a private endowment. The article traces the bequest, transfer, and management, noting key figures like John Quincy Adams and Calhoun, and outlining the institutional evolution in Washington.
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