If Ben Gates were real, what would he actually be protecting? In the United States, the term "National Treasure" is not an official government designation (unlike in Japan or South Korea). However, it is generally used to describe objects held in the National Archives or the Smithsonian Institution that are irreplaceable.
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National Treasures face three mortal enemies: If Ben Gates were real, what would he actually be protecting