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Also Known As	NAS
Date	March 3, 1863 - present
Areas Of Involvement	technology • science
Related People	Marcia McNutt • Bruce Alberts • Charles Henry Davis

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National Academy of Sciences

Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.

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Royal Society National Geographic Society California Academy of Sciences Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science Academy of Sciences American Association for the Advancement of Science Academy of Sciences Royal Geographical Society Franklin Institute Royal Astronomical Society