Housing many of the Nations most unique and priceless pieces of history, the U.S. Library of Congress is a library unlike any other. In this fascinating look at the more than two-century-old institution--the largest library in the world--MODERN MARVELS takes a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Librarys vast collections. Here, upwards of 745 miles of shelves hold close to 145 million items, many of them invaluable treasuresfrom George Washingtons hand-written diaries and personal copy ofthe Constitution to historic drafts of the Declaration of Independence to Galileos first images of the moon. See how a staff of approximately 4,000 people catalog, protect, and preserve these prized possessions and how modern technology has enabled themto distribute these items globally through its award-winning website and a new World Digital Library. Featuring rarely seen footage of the librarys secret vaults and incisive expert interviews, THE REAL NATIONAL TREASURE is a must-see for any history fan. BONUS FEATURE: The Library of Congress Experience
Housing many of the Nations most unique and priceless pieces of history, the U.S. Library of Congress is a library unlike any other. In this fascinating look at the more than two-century-old institution--the largest library in the world--MODERN MARVELS takes a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Librarys vast collections. Here, upwards of 745 miles of shelves hold close to 145 million items, many of them invaluable treasuresfrom George Washingtons hand-written diaries and personal copy ofthe Constitution to historic drafts of the Declaration of Independence to Galileos first images of the moon. See how a staff of approximately 4,000 people catalog, protect, and preserve these prized possessions and how modern technology has enabled themto distribute these items globally through its award-winning website and a new World Digital Library. Featuring rarely seen footage of the librarys secret vaults and incisive expert interviews, THE REAL NATIONAL TREASURE is a must-see for any history fan. BONUS FEATURE: The Library of Congress Experience
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