The DC Traveler

One of my favorite spots in Washington, DC has always been the Library of Congress.  However, I had not visited in several years.
Luckily, I was recently invited to a press conference hosted by Dr. James Billington, the Librarian of Congress, where the new Library of Congress Experience was being debuted.
The library’s new visitor experience located in the stunning Thomas Jefferson Building, take visitors on a tour of some of the library’s most treasured pieces, including a rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, the Gutenberg Bible, and Thomas Jefferson’s original book collection. 
Besides the collections, there’s the building itself, which should …read more

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The Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, DC houses probably the most important documents related to personal freedom, The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution along with the Bill of Rights are a monument to democracy, freedom, self-government and equality.

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776, The Declaration of Independence is the most important U.S. symbol of liberty and self determination. The famous document lists a number of grievances against King George of England as a form of justification for breaking of colonial ties between England and the colonies.
After a month-long absence due to its protective case …read more

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No, this is not the latest campaign attack on the Bush administration, it’s simply some housekeeping at The National Archives, in Washington, DC.
Due to some improvements being made to the protective case that holds the United States Constitution, the original document will not be on public view again until the end of February or early March. 
The original Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and other milestone documents will remain on display in the Archive’s rotunda.
The National Archives
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (Research Entrance)
Visitors should enter The National Archives Rotunda
Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW.
Washington, DC 20408   (map it)
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