Wednesday, December 24, 1851: Two-thirds of the collection of the Library of Congress (35,000 volumes) and a portion of the Capitol were destroyed by fire.
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Wednesday, December 24, 1851: Two-thirds of the collection of the Library of Congress (35,000 volumes) and a portion of the Capitol were destroyed by fire.
BONUS: You’ll also receive our Almanac Companion newsletter!
