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On this day in history, April 24, 1800, Library of Congress is born, oldest federal cultural institution in US

By: Maureen Mackey — April 23^rd 2024 at 23:02

The Library of Congress — the U.S.'s oldest federal cultural institution — was born on this day in history, April 24, 1800, when President John Adams approved the use of $5,000 to buy books.