Great Big Story
Inside the Library of Congress, Exploring America's Largest Library
Discover the vast collections of the Library of Congress, from rare manuscripts to historical maps and music.
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Library of Congress
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
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The Attorney General
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
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Open Educational Resources
Learn about the different types of open tools and resources that are available to educators and the things to look for when looking for resources - particularly media online.
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Stetson Kennedy: Unmasking The Ku Klux Klan
Folklorist and social crusader, Stetson Kennedy, helped unmask the KKK, one of the deadliest hate groups in US history.
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INTERVIEW: Don King explains why he is not a subscriber of Black History Month
INTERVIEW: Don King explains why he is not a subscriber of Black History Month at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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INTERVIEW: Vivica A. Fox shares her thoughts on this film screening on Black History Month
INTERVIEW: Vivica A. Fox shares her thoughts on this film screening on Black History Month at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment...
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SPEECH: Don King talks about how this film helps fight injustice
SPEECH: Don King talks about how this film helps fight injustice at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Ancient New Testament examined by Eisenhower and transferred to Library of Congress
Title superimposed over a group of men guarding a man with a box, "Washington - Oldest Known New Testament goes on Display"; they walk to the stairs to the of the Library of Congress / As a security guard looks on, a man carrying a box...
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Different early Bibles on display in Library of Congress in Washington, DC, along with part of Dead Sea Scrolls
Close shot of pages of open Complutensian Polyglot Bible / closer shot of pages of same Bible / close shot of card below open Bible saying "The Septuagint Version" and explaining what that is / close shot of pages of open King James...
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President Truman and Chief Justice Fred Vinson at preservation ceremony of US Constitution and Declaration of Independence
Title card: "Paramount Issue No 9" / title card: "Our Cherished Documents are Preserved" / same title superimposed over people file past and look at Constitution and Declaration of Independence / Library of Congress exterior / pan down...
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Archbishop Athanasius Yeshua Samuel displays part of Dead Sea Scrolls at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC
Syriac Orthodox Church Archbishop Athanasius Yeshua Samuel (a/k/a Mar Samuel) walking up steps to Library of Congress with officials / Samuel, standing between Library official and clergyman, opens box sitting on table containing scroll...
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People viewing Dead Sea Scrolls in Library of Congress in Washington, DC
Archbishop Athanasius Yeshua Samuel (more commonly known as "Mar Samuel") of Syriac Orthodox Church standing with man in front of display case containing scrolls explaining them to him / two clergymen looking into case containing scrolls...
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HD Capital Flowers WS_2 (1080/24P)
Wide shot of US Capital with flowers in the foreground.
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The Capitol building, Washinton D.C.
The Capitol building, Washinton D.C. with beautiful clouds
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Don King and Director Jeta Amata
Don King and Director Jeta Amata at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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INTERVIEW: Vivica A. Fox shares how she came to play her role in this film
INTERVIEW: Vivica A. Fox shares how she came to play her role in this film at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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INTERVIEW: Director Jeta Amata on how America is affected by Nigerian Delta issues
INTERVIEW: Director Jeta Amata on how America is affected by Nigerian Delta issues at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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INTERVIEW: Director Jeta Amata talks about Kim Basinger's reaction to doing this film
INTERVIEW: Director Jeta Amata talks about Kim Basinger's reaction to doing this film at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Mbong Amata
Mbong Amata at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Guest, Don King, Timi Alaibe and Director Jeta Amata
Guest, Don King, Timi Alaibe and Director Jeta Amata at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Captain Hosa Okumbo receives recognition from Congressman Bobby L. Rush (L)
Captain Hosa Okumbo receives recognition from Congressman Bobby L. Rush (L) at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Vivica A. Fox at 'Black November' Screening
Vivica A. Fox at 'Black November' Screening At The Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. on 02/29/2012. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)