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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. |
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The Board of Regents held its first public meeting on November 17, 2008.
Click here to view the webcast.
Click here to link to the C-Span broadcast.
Click here to view public comments received.
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