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Scott Peters (politician) Scott Harvey Peters (born June 17, 1958) [ 1] is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative from California's 50th congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 52nd congressional district from 2013 to 2023. [ 2] His district includes both coastal and central portions of San ...
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the United States. Above, the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building. The size of libraries in the United States is determined by a number of metrics, including number of holdings (in terms of volumes or titles held), by circulation (i.e., library materials checked out or renewed); or by number of library visits.
Sara Jacobs speaks on the Respect for Marriage Act. Recorded December 8, 2022. Sara Josephine Jacobs (born February 1, 1989) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 51st congressional district, previously representing the 53rd congressional district from 2021 to 2023.
It is Congress's oldest continuing joint committee. [1] The Committee currently has oversight of the operations of the Library of Congress, as well as management of the congressional art collection, the National Statuary Hall Collection, and the United States Botanic Garden , but does not have legislative authority.
Michael Ryan Davis (March 10, 1946 – October 25, 2022) was an American writer, political activist, urban theorist, and historian based in Southern California.He was best known for his investigations of power and social class in works such as City of Quartz and Late Victorian Holocausts.
The San Diego Public Library was established on May 19, 1882, by an elected board of library trustees, one of whom was civic leader and philanthropist George Marston. The first location was rented space in the Commercial Bank building at Fifth and G streets, and the new library opened its doors to the public for the first time on July 15, 1882.
After fifty years, the Central Library closed, permanently, on June 9, 2013, commencing the 10-week process of transferring its 2.6-million-item collection to the new location. [2] Over the years, many branch libraries have been opened throughout San Diego. The 9-story structure was designed by San Diego architect Rob Wellington Quigley.
The Library of Congress has released its annual list of 25 audio recordings earmarked for celebration and preservation as part of the National Recording Registry, and the musical artists selected ...