A journal of liberal opinion covering national affairs politics, economics, art and letters. It feature articles on current issues, contemporary interests, art, literature, education, and politics. A lively, readable, well-illustrated journal. Contains eight to ten articles which include all these areas in which the Smithsonian Institution excels - archaeology, anthropology, oceanography, natural science, art and history. The regular features are short stories, the Theatre, movies, art, radio and TV, books, humorous bits and cartoons.
Critical opinion is intelligent and perceptive, if something sharp.
The articles are technical in nature and heavily foot noted. Covers political, economic, social and cultural aspects of America's history. Heavily illustrated with authentic American art, much of it in full colour. Some issues are devoted to a single theme, trend, area, or school. It also contain a section for the amateur scientist, science news highlights, mathematical games and detailed book reviews.