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This chapter explores the origins and evolution of the Library of Congress, the largest library globally, originally meant for Congress. It provides insights into its vast collections and significance as a crucial repository of knowledge.

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

The Library of Congress was originally intended to be the library of the United States Congress, but over two centuries since its founding, it has evolved to something much grander, covering almost every subject and language imaginable.

Learn more about the Library of Congress, why it was established and how it works on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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