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Founded on April 24, 1800
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Mission
The Library’s central mission is to provide Congress, and then the federal
government, and the American people with a rich, diverse, and enduring
source of knowledge that can be relied upon to inform, inspire, and engage
them, and support their intellectual and creative endeavors.
government, and the American people with a rich, diverse, and enduring
source of knowledge that can be relied upon to inform, inspire, and engage
them, and support their intellectual and creative endeavors.
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About
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photos, maps and manuscripts in our collections.
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General Information
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Closest Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver line)
Exit station using main exit ...
Walk approximately 2 blocks N on 1st Street SE.
Alternative Metro Stop: Union Station (red line) - .5 miles See More
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