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The Smithsonian Institution (/smɪθˈsoʊniən/ smith-SOE-nee-ən), established in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge," is a group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the United States. Originally organized as the "United States National Museum," that name ceased to exist as an administrative entity in 1967. Termed "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 138 million items, the Institution's nineteen museums, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in the District of Columbia. Additional facilities are located in Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York City, Virginia, and Panama. A further 170 museums are Smithsonian Affiliates. The Institution's thirty million annual visitors are admitted without charge. Funding comes from the Institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, government support, as well as retail, concession and licensing revenues. Institution publications include Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines.
Cher Ami (French for "dear friend", in the masculine) was a female homing pigeon who had been donated by the pigeon fanciers of Britain for use by the U.S. Army Signal Corps in France during World War I and had been trained by American pigeoneers. She helped save the Lost Battalion of the 77th Division in the Battle of the Argonne, October 1918.
On October 3, 1918, Major Charles White Whittlesey and more than 500 men were trapped in a small depression on the side of the hill behind enemy lines without food or ammunition. They were also beginning to receive friendly fire from allied troops who did not know their location. Surrounded by the Germans, many were killed and wounded in the first day and by the second day, just over 190 men were still alive. Whittlesey dispatched messages by pigeon. The pigeon carrying the first message, "Many wounded. We cannot evacuate." was shot down. A second bird was sent with the message, "Men are suffering. Can support be sent?" That pigeon also was shot down. Only one homing pigeon was left: "Cher Ami". She was dispatched with a note in a canister on her left leg,
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The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has over 144 million different objects in its collections. A sample of these collections are on display to the public, but 99 percent of the Smithsonian’s treasures remain behind the scenes. Scientists work with these objects to study and decipher the world we live in, each specimen offering its own tiny clue to the natural world. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://goo.gl/2KABeX Make our acquaintance on Facebook: http://goo.gl/Vn0XIZ Give us a shout on Twitter: http://goo.gl/sY1GLY Come hang with us on Vimeo: http://goo.gl/T0OzjV Visit our world directly: http://www.greatbigstory.com This story is a part of our Planet Earth series. From mammals to insects and birds to reptiles, we share thi...
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court has forced the Smithsonian Institution to release classified documents dating from the early 1900’s. Proving the organization had been involved in a historical cover-up of evidence showing giant human remains in the tens of thousands that were uncovered across America that were ordered to be destroyed by upper-level administrators to ensure protection of the mainstream chronology of human evolution in that time. Allegations were made by the American institution of Alternative Archaeology (AIAA) that the Smithsonian Institution had destroyed thousand so giant human remains during the early 1900’s wasn’t taken so well by the Smithsonian who reacted by suing the organization for defamation and the damage of the 168-year old institution. LINK: http://www...
Artifacts from the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are on display in a new one-year exhibition at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The “Religion in Early America” exhibit
The Smithsonian will keep just about anything! Lauren wants to tell you her favorites. 10 Strange Things in the Smithsonian's Collection http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/destinations/landmarks/museums-tours/5-strange-things-smithsonian-collection.htm Subscribe http://bit.ly/1AWgeM7 Twitter https://twitter.com/HowStuffWorks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HowStuffWorks Google+ https://plus.google.com/+howstuffworks Website http://www.howstuffworks.com Watch More https://www.youtube.com/HowStuffWorks Image Attribution: Cher Ami in Museum http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DRXuZj1adsI/TwrpBx4AMgI/AAAAAAAAAEU/acjZqS52Mb4/s1600/IMG_0915.JPG Cher Ami painting http://radenko-milak.blogspot.com/2014/09/2014-never-ending-story-galerie-duplex.html Cher Ami attaching message http://www.vintag.es/20...
Sand strikers, also known as bobbit worms, are primitive-looking creatures that lack eyes, or even a brain. Despite this, they are savage predators who shoot out grapple-like hooks to reel in passing fish. From: CRAZY MONSTERS: Diggers http://bit.ly/2io63f4
Many reported finds have come out of the grand canyon in the 1800 to1900s but then never heard from or seen from again! Why has so much history gone missing? And who is behind the changing of Americas history? Let's see! Enjoy! And please comment like and subscribe! Thank you!
Listen to Ben Stiller as he Gives you an Introduction To The Smithsonian museum. This is the same museum used to film Night at The Museum.
I am a regular visitor to both locations of the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum (National Mall location in Washington DC, and the Steven Udvar-Hazy location at Dulles Airport in Virginia). On previous visits, I took lots of photos, but on my latest trip in late September 2016, I decided to shoot video of my walkarounds instead, to give those who have never visited before an idea of what to expect. My video starts with the Steve Udvar-Hazy location, and then I move to the main location on the National Mall in DC.
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What should you do in Washington DC? Let the locals help you decide! There are 19 Smithsonians. Which do you go to? The Library of Congress shouldn't be missed. The Farmers market is fabulous. The Red Hen restaurant is a top notch experience. From running to finding hidden gems and FREE tours, find out what owners of the Embassy Circle Guest House and Woodley Park Guest House (top B&Bs; in Washington DC) have to say about having the best vacation to Washington DC possible.
http://bookinghunter.com Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the Residence Act approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. As permitted by the U.S. Constitution, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The most important places to visit in Washington, D.C., are: The White House (symbolically the most important building of the country, US Presidents have lived and worked here for more than 200 years), Washington Monument (dominating the Washington DC skyline and dedicated to the first US President George...
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Travel guide for the Smithsonian Institution Building also called as Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C is covered in this short travel video by Hipfig. 1). How to reach Smithsonian Institution Building (Smithsonian Castle) in Washington, D.C 2). DC Metro and Circulator bus - Public Transport information for Smithsonian Institution Building (Smithsonian Castle) in Washington, D.C, 3). Information on the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington, D.C, 4). DC travel tips for visiting Smithsonian Institution Building (Smithsonian Castle) in Washington, D.C, (DC travel guide) 5). Washington DC famous Smithsonian Institution Building (Smithsonian Castle) – DC attraction, Free Things to do in DC & Washington DC travel guide S U B S C R I B E: https://goo.gl/bZzVS5 Offic...
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Museums in Washington, DC World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Washington Travel Guide, Tourism http://goo.gl/LzUve8 International Spy Museum All is not what it seems at one of Washington's most fun museums. Through multimedia presentations, hands-on exhibits and audiovisual effects, the focus is on educating the public about espionage's impact on current and historic events. Examine spy paraphernalia such as decoder machines, miniature cameras and a lipstick pistol, and test your powers of observations, analysis and surveillance at interactive stations. 'Operation Spy' allows visitors to assume a cover, and among other things, conduct video surveillance, carry out a polygraph test on a suspect agent and escape from a high-security compound. Opening Times: Times vary each...
Listen to Ben Stiller as he Gives you an Introduction To The Smithsonian museum. This is the same museum used to film Night at The Museum.
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington DC
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Washington tour guide Rick Snider picks 5 must see exhibits at the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.