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8 hours ago · A Brief History of the Library of Congress. The story of the Library of Congress begins in 1800, when President John Adams signed a bill establishing a reference library for Congress, with an initial appropriation of $5,000 for books. The Library was initially housed in the Capitol Building, but tragically, much of the original collection was ...
8 hours ago · The New York Public Library is more than just a building or a collection of books – it is a symbol of the power of knowledge and the importance of community. For over 125 years, the library has stood as a beacon of learning and culture, inspiring generations of New Yorkers to dream, discover, and create. As we look to the future, the New York ...
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8 hours ago · The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. [10] The idea of a universal library in Alexandria may have been proposed ...
8 hours ago · January 1955. James Buchanan Jr. ( / bjuːˈkænən / bew-KAN-ən; [3] April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, as the secretary of State from 1845 to 1849, and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress.
8 hours ago · e. Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was an American politician who served as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. He is the only president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive presidential terms. [b] In the years before his presidency, he served as a mayor and ...
8 hours ago · Ronald Wilson Reagan ( / ˈreɪɡən / RAY-gən; February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, his presidency constituted the Reagan era, and he is considered one of the most prominent conservative figures in ...
8 hours ago · Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev [b] [c] (15 April [ O.S. 3 April] 1894 – 11 September 1971) was First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, and Chairman of the Council of Ministers (premier) from 1958 to 1964. During his rule, Khrushchev stunned the communist world with his denunciation of his predecessor ...
