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Watch videos highlighting fascinating artifacts from our treasured collections as presented by Library of Congress curators.Read more »
Down to Earth: Herblock and Photographers Observe the EnvironmentOffers new perspectives with which to view our planet through Herblock's editorial cartoons paired with the work of photographers recording the environment.Explore Down to Earth: Herblock and Photographers Observe the Environment »
Exploring the Early AmericasExamines indigenous cultures, the drama of the encounters between Native Americansand Europeans, and the changes caused by the meeting of the two worlds. It features selections from the Jay I. Kislak Collection.Explore Exploring the Early Americas »
Herblock GalleryCelebrates the work of editorial cartoonist Herbert L. Block—better known as "Herblock"—with an ongoing display of ten original drawings, to change every six months, drawn from the Library's extensive Herbert L. Block Collection. Explore the Herblock Gallery »
Thomas Jefferson's LibraryTake a trip through a re-created version of Jefferson’s library, which assembles 6,487 volumes that founded the Library of Congress, and learn how one of America’s greatest thinkers was inspired through the world of books.Explore Thomas Jefferson's Library »
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Go on a quest to discover the hidden meanings of rare treasures from the Library of Congress. Examine historic objects, conquer every challenge, and claim a special reward. View Quest(s) »
The Constitution: Drafting a More Perfect Union
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