| The Library of Congress, founded April 24, 1800, is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the world's largest library. It preserves a collection of 119 million items. In addition to its primary mission of serving the research needs of the U.S. Congress, the Library serves all Americans through its popular Web site and in its 22 reading rooms on Capitol Hill. |
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