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Please visit the Library of Congress at http://www.loc.gov. We are unable to answer detailed reference questions from this page. For detailed research help, visit our Ask a Librarian service at http://www.loc.gov/askalib/. To view our comment and posting policy, visit https://www.loc.gov/legal/comment-and-posting-policy/. 

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Mercedes McVey 
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Joaquin Sarrion 
7 years ago

PARA RECOMENDAR A LOS LECTORES Y VIAJAR POR EL MUNDO DE LA LITERATURA 

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Steve Kochersperger 
7 years ago

It is totally amazing! Beautiful to look at and astonishing to behold all of the records its contains. 

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Kerry Roan 
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Wolfgang Laratro 
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Orlin Garkov 
7 years ago

This is the biggest library in the world and is one of the places where you can understand a lot about foundation of US of America and principal of the modern republic. 

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Julie Hawker Cummings 
7 years ago

I forced my kids to accompany me all over the place this week because 1. I have no interest in navigating public transit and therefore 2. They have to act responsible while I play on my phone, so... Win/Win. Anyway, THIS was my favorite place, architecturally. The Library of Congress is so beautiful. I could have stayed for a half day, just staring at the walls and ceilings. Photos are allowed with the exception of anything encased, and you'll be amazed at the collection here. The Civil Rights section was particularly intere... read more

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Ashley Bergeron Marx 
7 years ago

I wasn't sure what to expect when my husband scheduled this tour (sent here after not being able to get into The White House). However, I was pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide was Vic, a very nice, knowledgeable, and comical gentleman. The beauty in the library is breathtaking. This is even better if you're a book nerd like myself. Seeing originals of some of my favorite works was an honor. Thank you for a wonderful experience! 

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7 years ago

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