The Library of Congress - Washington D.C., USA
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The Library was founded in 1800, making it the oldest federal cultural institution in the nation.
Waymark Code: WM12BWV
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2020
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Welcome Message from Carla Hayden, 14th Librarian of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, 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.
The Library preserves and provides access to a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge to inform, inspire and engage you in your intellectual and creative endeavors. Whether you are new to the Library of Congress or an experienced researcher, we have a world-class staff ready to assist you online and in person.
I encourage you to visit the Library of Congress in person in Washington, D.C., explore the Library online from wherever you are and connect with us on social media.
Sincerely,
Carla Hayden
Librarian of Congress
Did you know that on August 24, 1814, British troops burned the Capitol building (where the Library was housed) and destroyed the Library's core collection of 3,000 volumes. On January 30, 1815, Congress approved the purchase of Thomas Jefferson’s personal library of 6,487 books for $23,950?
Or that the Library of Congress has a Gutenberg Bible? One of three perfect copies on vellum in the world.
How about that the Library’s Serial and Government Publications Division contains the world's largest collection of comic books (more than 140,000 items representing more than 12,000 titles)?
Everything above, and so much more, is available at The Library of Congress. It is more then worth a visit. If you do visit, be sure to check out the Thomas Jefferson collection.
Name of Source Book: 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: Pages 260-261
Type of Waymark: Site
Location of Coordinates: Main Entrance
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
All Library of Congress buildings are closed to the public on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year holidays. All reading rooms and the Madison and Adams buildings are closed on Federal Holidays.
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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