Explore rare photographs, maps, music, books and newspapers preserved at the Library of Congress.

THE legislative history of the Library of Congress, although not a brief, is a meagre one. It was established in the year that witnessed the removal of the capital to Washington ; but from 1802, when ...

On this day in history, April 24, 1800, President John Adams — the second president of the United States — approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of "such books as may be necessary for ...

This extensive essay explores the relationship of the Library of Congress with the Smithsonian Institution. The Library developed relationships with other national libraries over the years, but none ...

The inspector general at the Library of Congress is reviewing a whistleblower complaint that the library lacks the authority to advance a controversial proposal that will alter the ornate Main Reading ...

Donald Trump’s administration is attempting a hostile takeover of the Library of Congress — an agency that is part of the legislative branch and functions as its research arm in addition to ...

Lonnie Schrader of Plain Twp. gave a Bible dated 1738 to the Library of Congress as a piece of American history.

Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery, a 4,000-square-foot experiential research gallery designed for children ages 8 to 15. Developed as part of the Library's broader A Library for You initiative, The ...

New Orleans’ Mélange Dance Theatre has been invited to perform its production of “Love Letters of World War II” at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., bringing the true ...

"As the oldest federal institution, the Library of Congress serves as a steward to some of the country’s most defining works — inspiring learners, creatives and artists — for more than two centuries.

A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John ...