Aug. 10, 2026
Smithsonian Institution founding anniversary.
Smithsonian Institution founding anniversary: America's greatest museums, collections, and national treasures.
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Calarogus Shark Media. Hi, I'm Mark Ellison and today's theme
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is Smithsonian Institution Founding Anniversary America's greatest museums, collections and
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National Treasures. Question one, which British scientist and mineralogist who
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never set foot in the United States left a bequest
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that led to the founding of the Smithsonian Institution for
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the Increase in Diffusion of Knowledge? Question two? On the
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National Mall, which Smithsonian Museum opened in twenty sixteen with
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a distinctive tiered bronze colored corona, is dedicated to telling
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the story of African American life, history, and culture. Question three.
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Name the famed forty five point five to two carrot
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deep blue diamond surrounded by centuries of lore and a
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dash of legend that draws crowds at the Smithsonian's National
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Museum of Natural History. Question four at the National Air
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and Space Museum, what pioneering aircraft flown by Orville and
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Wilbur at Kitty Hawk in nineteen oh three is preserved
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as the first powered, controlled heavier than air airplane. Question five?
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Which Smithsonian Museum houses the original massive star spangled banner
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flag that inspired Francis Scott key to write the US
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national anthem after the eighteen to fourteen Battle of Fort McHenry.
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We'll be right back with these answers after this break.
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Welcome back. Question one, who left the bequest that founded
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the Smithsonian? Answer? James Smithson. James Smithson seventeen sixty five
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eighteen twenty nine willed his fortune to the US to
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establish the Smithsonian, even though he never visit at America.
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His gift was accepted by Congress and the institution was
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officially established in eighteen forty six. Question two, which Smithsonian
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Museum opened in twenty sixteen to honor African American history? Answer?
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National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on
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September twenty fourth, twenty sixteen. The museum was designed by
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a team led by architect David Ajay. It houses tens
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of thousands of artifacts that illuminate African American experiences and contributions.
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Question three. What is the forty five point five to
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two carret blue jam at the Smithsonian? Answer the Hope Diamond.
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The Hope Diamond is a rare type IUB diamond whose
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blue colour comes from trace Boron. Jeweler Harry Winston donated
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it to the Smithsonian in nineteen fifty eight, making it
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one of the museum's most iconic treasures. Question four, which
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aircraft at the Smithsonian is the first powered airplane? Answer
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the nineteen o three Right Flyer. The Right Flyer achieved
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the first sustained trolled flights on December seventeenth, nineteen oh three.
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Its success marked the birth of modern aviation and transformed
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transportation worldwide. Question five, where is the original Star Spangled
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Banner flag displayed? Answer? National Museum of American History. Measuring
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roughly thirty by forty two feet, the flag is preserved
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in a specially designed, climate controlled gallery. It remains a
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powerful symbol of American resilience and identity. That concludes today's
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five daily trivia questions. I'm Mark Ellison, and today's questions
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were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you tomorrow.
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