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April 24, 2000 Library of Congress Bicentennial

April 2000 - Vol. 59, No. 4

April 24, 2000 - Library of Congress Bicentennial

Cover Story
Author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States and "founding father" of the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson is the subject of a major new Library exhibition. Author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States and "founding father" of the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson is the subject of a major new Library exhibition.

About the Cover

  • no image availableAT THE EXHIBITION

  • revolutionary reenactersA FEW OF HIS FAVORITE THINGS
    On the occasion of our 200th birthday, the Librarian cites the Library collections that are of special importance to him.

  • Bicentennial coinsCOINS OF THE REALM
    The Library will be honored with the issuance of commemorative coins and a commemorative stamp on April 24.

  • no image available'I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT BOOKS'
    Several new books on Thomas Jefferson, the history of the Library and the architecture of the Jefferson Building will go on sale this year.

  • John Adams BuildingBICENTENNIAL BACKGROUND
    The Library of Congress has lived in many places under varying circumstances during its 200 years.

  • no image availableDIGITAL AUDIO FUTURE
    The Library continues to develop digital audio materials in its national program to serve the blind and physically handicapped.

  • book conservator at workCONSERVATION CORNER
    Thomas Jefferson's original library is being handled with care in the Library's Conservation Division.

  • Casteen and BillingtonFROM MR. JEFFERSON'S SCHOOL
    The University of Virginia has contributed to the Library's search to replace missing volumes in the original Jefferson library.

  • CRS panelistsMEETING OF THE MINDS
    The Congressional Research Service sponsored a conference on "Informing Congress and the Nation."

  • no image availableJAPAN DOCUMENTATION CENTER CLOSED

  • 2000DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW
    Five U.S. Supreme Court justices took part in a March symposium on law sponsored by the Library and the New York University School of Law.

  • Center for the BookNEWS FROM THE CENTER FOR THE BOOK

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