The Library of Congress
Happy Birthday to The Library of Congress
“On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of “such books as may be necessary for the use of congress.”
See Also: The State of the Library (2003)” (Recent Testimony By the Librarian of Congress Before Congress)
See Also: Frequently Asked Questions About The Library of Congress
See Also: Jefferson’s Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress
See Also: A Selection of Images
