The link below is to an article that takes a look at the US Library of Congress.
For more visit:
https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-library-of-congress-and-rare-books
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Free from the Library of Congress
The link below is to an article that looks at some of the free resources available from the Library of Congress website.
For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/more-free-things-on-the-library-of-congress-website/
US Library of Congress Digitizes Rare Children’s Books
The link below is to an article that reports on the US Library of Congress making available online a treasure trove of rare children’s books.
For more visit:
https://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/library-of-congress-digitizes-dozens-of-childrens-books-and-gives-them-away-for-free
Article: Books That Shaped America
The link below is to an article that reports on books that shaped America according to the Library of Congress.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/25/88-books-that-shaped-amer_n_1618786.html
The United States Library of Congress is Established
On this day in 1800 the United States Library of Congress is established, with the then president John Adams, signing legislation for $5000 US to purchase the first books for the library.
For more visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress
Books:
– History of the Library of Congress – Volume 1 (1800-1864), by William Dawson Johnston
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