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Exploring the Early Americas
First Step in the Library of Congress Experience

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John Hebert standing in front of the Waldseemuller map, taking questions from reporters.

Geography and Map Division Chief John Hébert answers questions from the media as he presents Martin Waldseemüller’s 1507 map of the New World at a press preview of the exhibition. The map’s new home, a custom-made argon-gas-filled case, will safely preserve the rare document for years to come. - Michaela McNichol

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