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.
THIRD ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING
The Board of Regents will hold its third annual public meeting on
Monday, September 20, 2010, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at the National Museum of the American Indian.
The pubic is invited to attend and provide input to the Board. Further details to follow, including Webcasting information.
