The Library of Congress Is Your Library
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An overview of the history of the Library of Congress.
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AI GeneratedEstablished in 1800, the Library of Congress is the largest federal cultural institution in the U.S. After losing its initial collection in 1814, it was rebuilt using Thomas Jefferson's personal library. Today, it houses over 150 million items across three buildings, serving as a global repository of knowledge and a home to the U.S. Copyright Office.