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The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 162 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and …
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We’re excited to welcome you to the Library of Congress. Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. We encourage you to take a moment to review our Know Before You Go page to prepare for a safe and enjoyable visit.
Exhibitions and Visit Highlights - Library of Congress
Library of Congress Search Everything Audio Recordings Books/Printed Material Films, Videos Legislation Manuscripts/Mixed Material Maps Notated Music Newspapers Periodicals Personal Narratives Photos, Prints, Drawings Software, E-Resources …
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Welcome to the Library of Congress. We’ve added new policies to help keep our community safe. Free timed-entry tickets are required for entry. Groups of 21 people or more must request free timed-entry tickets by completing our group registration form. …
History of the Library of Congress
In 1800, as part of an act of Congress providing for the removal of the new national government from Philadelphia to Washington, President John Adams approved an act of Congress providing $5,000 for books for the use of Congress—the beginning of the Library of Congress.
About the Library of Congress | Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
About this Collection | George Washington Papers - Library of …
The papers of army officer and first U.S. president George Washington (1732-1799) held in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress constitute the largest collection of original Washington papers in the world.
Quick Look Guide | visit | Library of Congress
The mission of the Library of Congress is written on these walls. Follow this path to read the story of the Library as imagined in 1897, when the Thomas Jefferson building opened to the public.
Location & Contact Information - Library of Congress
Library of Congress 120 2nd St, SE John Adams Building, LA 500 Washington, DC 20540-4810 View map External link. Hours. Public Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays & Federal Holidays. Social Media Inside Adams: Science, Technology & Business
Directions | visit - Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540 By Metro. Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE. Alternative Stop: Union Station (Red Line) - .5 miles; View Campus Map
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