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Today in History - April 24

April 24, 2019
Today in History - April 24

Today, the Library of Congress celebrates its birthday. On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of “such books as may be necessary for the use of congress.” Continue reading.

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