Several recipients of the 2010 and 2011 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers reveal what they think is best about science.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve...
The creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 sparked a great American conservation movement and tradition. Since then, the U.S. national park system ...
These trailblazing Americans excelled in the arts, politics, sports and more, leading the way for the American Indians of today.
"Millennials," the generation of young Americans born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are different in many respects from the generations of th...
Land-grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, both founded in 1862, work in communities to put agriculture research into action, to impr...
During Ramadan, the Islamic holy month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, many American Muslims enjoy iftar — the meal that breaks the fast after sund...
Top U.S. athletes team up with the U.S. State Department to connect with sports enthusiasts in communities all over the world. Athletes share their talent...
Images of refugees who have overcome obstacles to achieve success and recognition in their new U.S. communities and beyond.
AGOA is helping to grow economies in sub-Saharan Africa. Take a look at some images demonstrating the impact.
Dancing to Connect, an initiative of the Battery Dance Company of New York, brought professional American dancers to Suriname and Brazil, where they inspi...
America's Independence Day is July 4, marking the date in 1776 when the country’s Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. It is celebrate...
Google Art Project provides an online experience where anyone with Internet access can explore, appreciate and share the world’s artistic heritage.
Each of the national parks in the U.S. system is unique, but some are more striking than others. Take a look at a few of the jewels in the system with thi...
The art of video games is being acknowledged by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in an exhibition that traces the evolution of games since Pac-Man to t...
Take a look at developments in media technology since the 18th century and how they were put to use by reporters enjoying freedom of the press.
In 2012, the United States and Mongolia are marking 25 years of partnership. See some historic photos demonstrating some of the high points of the relatio...
This photo gallery shows the many and varied effects of climate change around the world.
Coral reefs support a vibrant array of plant and animal life but need our help to conserve and protect their important ecosystems.
This photo gallery presents animal species that are endangered to some degree.
Wetlands are among the most important and productive ecosystems on earth and preservation is vital.
As stewards of earth’s biodiversity, we humans should protect and conserve the incredible richness and variety of its ecosystems.
Oceans are a huge and important ecosystem. While oceans support an abundance of marine life, their biodiversity is threatened by pollution, climate change...
The Smithsonian celebrates Nowruz with games, music and culture, welcoming everyone for a day of festivities.