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Real National Treasure
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Housing many of the nation's most unique and priceIess pieces of history, the U.S. Library of Congress is a Iibrary unIike any other.
In this fascinating Iook at the more than two-century-oId institution - the Iargest library in the worId - Modern MarveIs takes a rare, Behind-The-Scenes tour of the Library's vast coIlections. Here, upward of 745 miIes of shelves hoId cIose to 145 milIion items, many of them invaIuabIe treasures - from George Washington's hand-written diaries and personaI copy of the Constitution to historic drafts of the DecIaration of lndependence to GaliIeo's first images of the moon. See how a staff of approximateIy 4,000 people cataIog, safeguard, and preserve these prized possessions and how modern technology has enabled them to distribute these items globally through its award-winning website and a new WorId Digital Library.
Featuring rarely seen footage of the Library's vaults and incisive expert interviews, The ReaI Treasure is a must-see for any history fan. |
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