Which war ended in 1848?
Mexican–American War
Is there a motto?
Yes
When was it started?
August 1997
What is it?
science for a changing world.
What was said prior to this?
Earth Science in the Public Service.
Are they involved in science?
Yes
How many disciplines?
four
And they are?
biology, geography, geology, and hydrology.
When was it started?
March 3, 1879.
By what?
an amendment to an act of Congress
Was this part of a long range plan?
No
What caused this impulsive event?
the need to inventory the vast lands added to the United States by the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Mexican–American War in 1848.
Which group reported on that?
the National Academy of Sciences
How many employees are there?
8,670
Where is HQ?
Reston, Virginia
Are there any other main office complexes?
Yes
How many?
Three
Where are they?
Lakewood and Denver, Colorado, and Menlo Park, California.
Did the US expand its borders?
Yes