Smith -who- nian...???
Texas was an Independent Country during the period in which most of these artifacts became famous.
Washington... and hence the smithsonian... wants nothing to do with Texas at the present. Again, this is relevant to our history, and is of deep interest to those with interest in it.
Full disclosure: I am a great fan of Texas and Phil Collins’ music...and have no further agendas here. If you do, then... so be it.
Right you are CareyRuger.........REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!