April 29, 1997

Contact:
Helen Dalrymple (202) 707-1540

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Media Advisory: Library of Congress Opens Renovated Thomas Jefferson Building with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Library of Congress marks the official reopening of the renovated Thomas Jefferson Building with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony in its new Visitors' Center, located at the west ground floor of the building at 10 First Street S.E.

WHEN: Thursday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Visitors' Center, west ground entrance of Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E.

PARTICIPANTS: Librarian of Congress James H. Billington;
Librarian of Congress Emeritus Daniel J. Boorstin;
Architect of the Capitol Alan Hantman;
former Architect of the Capitol George White;
invited Members of Congress

NOTE: Press should be in place by 9:15 at the latest; no electrical power available for TV crews.

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PR 97-89
4/23/97
ISSN 0731-3527