The new exhibition, which shows how the document was edited, also features an early copy of the Gettysburg Address ...

A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson ...

The Library of Congress (LOC) just announced which authors and books are going to be featured at their 2026 National Book ...

Since Laureen and I had just wandered the halls of Congress, it was time to saunter over to the Library of Congress. Well, in truth, it was hot and sweltering outside by this time of day and I wanted ...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort by President Donald Trump to fire a top official at the Library of Congress for now, a move that will allow her to remain in her post while her case is ...

WASHINGTON — It’s not really about the books. President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a slate of loyalists as ...

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On this day in history, April 24, 1800, President John Adams — the second president of the United States — approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of "such books as may be necessary for ...

Author Jason Reynolds was named the Library of Congress’ newest national ambassador for young people’s literature on “CBS This Morning.” The two-year position aims to raise the nation’s appreciation ...