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Watch videos highlighting fascinating artifacts from our treasured collections as presented by Library of Congress curators.Read more »
The Civil War in AmericaThe Library's unmatched Civil War collections featured in this exhibition chronicle the sacrifices and accomplishments of those in both the North and South whose lives were lost or affected by the events of 1861–1865.Explore The Civil War in America »
Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine: Two Kids from BrooklynExplores the many talents of the powerful entertainment duo Danny Kaye (1911–1987) and Sylvia Fine (1913–1991), both raised in Brooklyn, New York.Explore Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine: Two Kids from Brooklyn »
Words Like Sapphires: 100 Years of Hebraica at the Library of Congress, 1912–2012The Library’s Hebraic Section is one of the world’s foremost centers for the study of Hebrew and Yiddish materials. Its beginnings can be traced to Jacob H. Schiff’s gift in 1912 of 10,000 items.Explore Words Like Sapphires: 100 Years of Hebraica at the Library of Congress, 1912–2012 »
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 »
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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