How can I learn more about United States history?
The Library of Congress, the world’s largest library, has created a website
titled “America’s Story.” This site offers a unique look
into U.S. history through a variety of subjects. Topics include Meet Amazing
Americans, Jump Back in Time, Explore the States, Join America at Play, and
See, Hear and Sing. Visit this website to
learn more about U.S. history.
How can I get current legislative information online?
The Library of Congress offers legislative information online through THOMAS.
Information available online includes legislation, congressional records, committee
information, and much more. Named for Thomas Jefferson, THOMAS is
an enormous database that allows public access to legislative information in
a very timely manner.
How can I find out which Library of Congress exhibitions
are available online?
Go to the Library of Congress website
for a list of exhibits that are available online.
How can I learn more about historical documents at
the Library of Congress?
The Library of Congress website has a digital collection online called “American
Memory.” This collection has a wealth of information about American history
with more than seven million digital items such as photographs, manuscripts,
rare books, maps, recorded sound, and moving pictures available online. Visit
their website to start searching.
How big is the Library of Congress?
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world with more than
18 million books, 2.5 million recordings, 12 million photographs, 4.5 million
maps, and 54 million manuscripts, 120 million items in all. The Library of
Congress serves as the research arm of our nation’s Congress. The library
is located on Capitol Hill at 101 Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. and
occupies three buildings.
