Description: Joseph Henry - First Smithsonian Secretary, 1846-1878"A new impulse will thus be given to investigation in every department of science; and learned men will know that through you they will be able to make their discoveries available to their brethren throughout the civilized world." —Letter from Francis Wayland to Secretary Joseph Henry, December 19, 1848 Perhaps the country's
Description: The Smithsonian Folklife Festival will be held from June 30 to July 4 and July 7 to 11, 2011 on the National Mall. Read more about the history of the Folklife Festival here. At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival this year, the Peace Corps is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an Executive Order authorizing the Peace Corps to
Description: During World War I, the Smithsonian joined the nation in watching and mobilizing for the war effort. While the institution donated space to support the armed services, the staff gave their time, expertise, and resources. Preparing alongside the federal government, the Smithsonian took steps to help Americans understand the conflict and document the war for generations to come.
Description: Caroline Newman, Executive Editor, Smithsonian Press, 1989–2008, brought many popular Smithsonian titles into publication. She also managed relationships with outside publishers seeking partnerships with the Smithsonian. #Groundbreaker