The Olympic summer games in Paris are less three weeks away and with all that's going on this might be the break we all need before we head into the fall election..."The Games" --we will see triumphs, setbacks, and of course all those back stories that are way too long.....My favorite moment despite all the great stories of the athletes is seeing the America flag hoisted and hearing the Star-spangled Banner played... It always brings a huge pride that is indescribable and just a damn good feeling...GO TEAM USA!!🥲
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@Fuezie What’s one thing in your house you’d be embarrassed for guests to notice…..?
@Frenchi what was ruined because it became popular ?
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@Frenchi. What myth or urban legends did you believe growing up ?
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@Dylwa77 If you were granted a wish to learn the truth about one controversial event, what would it be?
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Some Government History -
The Library of Congress was established on April 24, 1800, when President John Adams signed a legislative act moving the seat of government to Washington, D.C.. The act included a $5,000 appropriation to purchase books for Congress and create a suitable apartment for them in the U.S. Capitol building.
Key details regarding its establishment and history:
Initial Purpose: The institution was created as a legislative library to serve the research needs of Congress, not as a public library.
Early Collection: The first library consisted of 740 books and three maps ordered from London.
Destruction and Rebirth: In 1814, British troops burned the U.S. Capitol, destroying the original collection. In 1815, Congress purchased Thomas Jefferson's personal library of 6,487 books to replace it.
Evolution: Over time, particularly under Librarian Ainsworth Rand Spofford, the library evolved from a congressional library into the national library of the United States.
Today, it is known ...
