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Photo Credit: AI Unknown to many, Washington, DC, is home to numerous federal government libraries that are accessible to the public and serve various purposes from research to archiving government documents. The federal libraries are an extraordinarily rich resource, not only on government but on history, culture, science, law, and many other topics. In view of current skepticism about what is fact and what the government is up to, the openness of government records is an invaluable foundation for what is true. Below is a list of the most prominent federal government libraries. Many agencies maintain libraries in DC, but also across the US. Many records are available online, as well as in person.  It’s worth visiting the website before visiting the library itself. Many of the libraries, preeminently the Library of Congress, are fascinating buildings, as well as being a source of extraordinary knowledge. Here’s the list, 1. Library of Congress (LOC.gov)   Lo...

DC is full of outstanding libraries. The DC region (loosely defined as a weekend's drive to Philadelphia or Richmond) has many more. One of the best is the Sheridan Libraries , a part of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and DC (Hopkins Bloomberg Center). Check them out online and enjoy their extensive collections, such as their June feature below.