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This is the 2008 annual report of the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum and research complex, endowed by James Smithson and created by an act of Congress in 1846, dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. The Smithsonian enlarges our understanding of the mosaic that is our national identity. It provides experiences that connect us to our history and our heritage as Americans and promote innovation, research, and scientific discovery.