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How do you feel about how the Capitol building was damaged and desecrated on January 6th. I love all our history just like you do. I think it was disgraceful from start to finish.
After a year of genealogical research at the National Archives, I went to the Library of Congress to look up a family name, which was actually there. An employee led me to a small file cabinet sitting on its own in a corner. Inside was a single file folder containing an aged carbon copy typed list locating family graves on an obscure farm in Pennsylvania. I am still flabbergasted!
The Library of Congress is one of my favorite places in DC. I may be a little biased as I actually got to read up on some of my family ancestry within the main reading room. I found out that my great great... grandfather actually served alongside of Gen Washington during the crossing of the Delaware River and battle of Trenton. My grandfather under him served in the battle of 1812,and under him a grandfather that was a great explorer of the Colorado Rockies.
During the 1960s, my mother was the lead nurse at the LofC. My uncle was the senior librarian during that time. During the summers, I would get the employees tour. This video brought back a flood of memories.
Five years exactly this week, my best friend and I did a trip to DC. I have to say this was one of my top places to go. So much history. This place and Arlington. Both of our sons were in the service then so it was extra special when we happened to come along a service. I'm binge watching your videos and enjoying them very much. I just told my son who is a corpsman about your youtube channel. We both love history. This past summer he was deployed to Japan and seen Hacksaw Ridge. He said it gave him chills. Thank you for your videos and history lessons. Learning so much!
Reminds me of whenever your local Big Library didn't have the Info you needed, you would have to contact the Library of Congress in D.C. I think that one of the first sites on the WWW was the Library of Congress. Old Maps are really Cool. I like the Jefferson Library. Thanks. Intrigued by your quick presentation I did a quick read on the Building of the Library of Congress: 1800 - First - President John Adams. 1814 - Burned by the British. 1815 - Jefferson Library - $23,950.00 - 6,487 Books. 1851 - Big Fire destroyed much of the Library. 2/3 of all the Books including Jefferson's were destroyed. Only 2,184 remain. A number of Art Objects were also destroyed: 35,000 Books, Portraits of first five Presidents, Busts of Jefferson, Lafayette, General Taylor and a Bronze of Washington; also lost were Portraits of two on Columbus and Cortez drawing. 1897 - Current Building was Completed.
Thomas Jefferson sold his library for 2 reasons. He wanted to replace what had been lost when the original library was burned down and the second was he was in debt and needed the money. Once he sold the books he used the money to start a new collection of books.
Thanks. I appreciate that. That was probably the most rushed I've ever been as far as laying down content for one of these videos. Glad that something intelligible came out of it :)
The Gutenberg bible would be really interesting, And I love old maps so that would fascinate me also. Our country has history that we don’t learn in our history books. So I love museums because you learn so much.
At one time the top floor of the Library of Congress was used as a school for Senate and House pages. Instructors came from schools and universities in the D.C. area. There are several rooms around the dome that served as classrooms, and pages passed classes as they did in their high schools at home. Pages attended school from about 7:00 am to 10:00 am., after which they headed to the Capitol to work.
I never understood the Library of Congress. I’d always just get through security then be too scared to go anywhere else cause I didn’t know what was prohibited and what wasn’t. I certainly never went up or down a staircase. I thought I’d be executed. They say you can check books out. I’ve never seen a book there because of my limited entrance. I’ve had people with me on the trip ask me what can they do in the Library, and I tell them I don’t know cause I never made it past the entrance. All the workers look at you like they want you killed so I never dare asked for help or advice!
I was born and raised in Illinois. I am proud to say I escaped!! Now live in Missouri and happy to be here. There's plenty of history everywhere, but as far as Civil War history, I have heard that this is one of the few states that takes the cake. I live a few miles from where there was a Union encampment. A local man found a treasure trove on his property.
This is the main library of congress. However, the library of congress actually spans the nation. Many colleges have a library of congress as their campus library. Much bigger than I ever knew about.
You are so right about politicians ruining Illinois. Confiscatory taxes, and political thuggery have driven out my own children, my brother, my niece, nephew, and their families, and my cousin's. I've had enough after 60 years. When my elderly parents leave us, I will leave Illinois as well. These politicians are destroying families, as well as out beloved state.
A view from the UK. Just a minor note. Do you know how much those books would have cost to buy in Jeffersons day?. The first thing was to find an author of a book who's subject you want to read about or refer to. Then the process of manufacture was manually done, many bound in leather and very small print runs, at todays prices they would cost around $5000+EACH, maybe more. Also YOU had to find a printer that produces the work you are looking for. No, you didn't just go down your local bookshop and "browsed". I constantly find that when history is taught to children the historical subject being taught is rarely put into context. By this i mean a fuller picture of the time the subject matter, (books), were in use for example to give it its position in the whole scheme of things. It is not taken in isolation. Your example at the Museum of Aviation was spot on when you did the math between first manned flight and landing on the moon - 66yrs. Another example is explaining what life was like before the invention of the motor car and after. The number of people employed in the management of horses for example. making saddles and bridles etc. I could go on. Social history is my passion. BTW., did you know that before the 1st world war, in the UK, there were more people employed in domestic service than in all of industry.
I get the architecture. I love it, but I just never got what the Library of Congress is or why it’s even named that. No one serving in Congress even knows how to read a book. Of that, I’m certain!
An interesting tour would be the Bible Museum in Washington. Even if one is not religious the Bible has impacted the whole world & especially the western world. It has effected every area of life in the west from law to literature. From social customs to leaders like Lincoln. Thanks for another excellent video. Oh! and as a Canadian, sorry about our part in burning your capitol. :)
Funny story. I actually went to the Bible Museum on that trip but when I got there, it was way more expensive than I had planned. Especially for the time that I had left. My brother had recommended it to me but it was pretty cheap when he went through. I called him and he told me that I should pass given the time that I had left. So I left and hoofed it over to the Library of Congress. But I agree completely. There's no book that has been more impactful than the Bible. Maybe one of these days I can get over to the Middle East and explore some areas that would be of Biblical significance.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I would rethink about a trip to the Middle East as it is just to dangeous of a time. It would be an awesome trip if one could safe.
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How do you feel about how the Capitol building was damaged and desecrated on January 6th. I love all our history just like you do. I think it was disgraceful from start to finish.
Thanks for doing all these great videos mate 😊
After a year of genealogical research at the National Archives, I went to the Library of Congress to look up a family name, which was actually there. An employee led me to a small file cabinet sitting on its own in a corner. Inside was a single file folder containing an aged carbon copy typed list locating family graves on an obscure farm in Pennsylvania. I am still flabbergasted!
The Library of Congress is one of my favorite places in DC. I may be a little biased as I actually got to read up on some of my family ancestry within the main reading room. I found out that my great great... grandfather actually served alongside of Gen Washington during the crossing of the Delaware River and battle of Trenton. My grandfather under him served in the battle of 1812,and under him a grandfather that was a great explorer of the Colorado Rockies.
I had no idea the Library of Congress was so beautiful. You are taking me places I’ve always wanted to go. Thank you.
Pretty amazing place. I need to go back when I can spend more time there.
I agree the architecture is amazing. Thanks for sharing. I would love to see the Library of Congress.
During the 1960s, my mother was the lead nurse at the LofC. My uncle was the senior librarian during that time. During the summers, I would get the employees tour. This video brought back a flood of memories.
Five years exactly this week, my best friend and I did a trip to DC. I have to say this was one of my top places to go. So much history. This place and Arlington. Both of our sons were in the service then so it was extra special when we happened to come along a service. I'm binge watching your videos and enjoying them very much. I just told my son who is a corpsman about your youtube channel. We both love history. This past summer he was deployed to Japan and seen Hacksaw Ridge. He said it gave him chills. Thank you for your videos and history lessons. Learning so much!
Reminds me of whenever your local Big Library didn't have the Info you needed, you would have to contact the Library of Congress in D.C. I think that one of the first sites on the WWW was the Library of Congress. Old Maps are really Cool. I like the Jefferson Library. Thanks.
Intrigued by your quick presentation I did a quick read on the Building of the Library of Congress:
1800 - First - President John Adams.
1814 - Burned by the British.
1815 - Jefferson Library - $23,950.00 - 6,487 Books.
1851 - Big Fire destroyed much of the Library. 2/3 of all the Books including Jefferson's were destroyed. Only 2,184 remain.
A number of Art Objects were also destroyed: 35,000 Books, Portraits of first five Presidents, Busts of Jefferson, Lafayette, General Taylor
and a Bronze of Washington; also lost were Portraits of two on Columbus and Cortez drawing.
1897 - Current Building was Completed.
Totally cool place - beautiful architecture and priceless treasures. I hope you'll enjoy a longer and more leisurely tour of the place some time soon.
Agreed. I definitely need to get back there.
I'm a fan of history and books so this was awesome!!
Jennifer Lee - Sounds like we were cut from the same cloth. Thanks for watching!
Thomas Jefferson sold his library for 2 reasons. He wanted to replace what had been lost when the original library was burned down and the second was he was in debt and needed the money. Once he sold the books he used the money to start a new collection of books.
Bonnie Winograd - Sounds a lot like my own life. 😅
Your excellent presentation with the short time available to you. Thank you, deeply appreciated.
Thanks. I appreciate that. That was probably the most rushed I've ever been as far as laying down content for one of these videos. Glad that something intelligible came out of it :)
The Gutenberg bible would be really interesting, And I love old maps so that would fascinate me also. Our country has history that we don’t learn in our history books. So I love museums because you learn so much.
Agreed!
That is one of my favorite places in D.C. Such beautiful construction!
At one time the top floor of the Library of Congress was used as a school for Senate and House pages. Instructors came from schools and universities in the D.C. area. There are several rooms around the dome that served as classrooms, and pages passed classes as they did in their high schools at home. Pages attended school from about 7:00 am to 10:00 am., after which they headed to the Capitol to work.
Oh wow! I didn't know that. One of the reasons why I like posting these videos. I'm always learning something new. Thanks!
I ❤ the history underground 👍🏻👍🏻
I've been binge watching! Thanks for the great videos!
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching.
i LLOVE THIS! i Books and history, God Bless America! What a wonderful thing :) I hope you''re able to go back sometime & do more extensive fiilming.
What a great trip! Thanks for sharing; as a Ohioan I liked the map of Ohio. .
Gisele Comeans - Yeah, I thought that was pretty fascinating. I love old maps. Thanks for watching!
Your really funny! I love your sense of humor
It's one of the most beautiful buildings I've seen
I wish I could visit there. It’s beautiful
Pretty amazing place. Wish I would've had more time there.
Excellent as always.
Thanks. Glad that you enjoyed it.
that is one place I would love to visit my oldest niece lives in DC and has been there
I never understood the Library of Congress. I’d always just get through security then be too scared to go anywhere else cause I didn’t know what was prohibited and what wasn’t. I certainly never went up or down a staircase. I thought I’d be executed. They say you can check books out. I’ve never seen a book there because of my limited entrance. I’ve had people with me on the trip ask me what can they do in the Library, and I tell them I don’t know cause I never made it past the entrance. All the workers look at you like they want you killed so I never dare asked for help or advice!
Wonderful informative video ☺️
Thanks so much! Got a few lined up for the coming weeks that I'm pretty excited about. Finally getting out of Washington D.C. :)
Well said on the state of Illinois, lol
Ha! It might be hard to believe, but there was a time in U.S. history when people were actually moving into Illinois instead of trying to escape.
I was born and raised in Illinois. I am proud to say I escaped!! Now live in Missouri and happy to be here. There's plenty of history everywhere, but as far as Civil War history, I have heard that this is one of the few states that takes the cake. I live a few miles from where there was a Union encampment. A local man found a treasure trove on his property.
@@MiJacFan1 - Very cool! And yes, you are one of many who has either escaped or is looking to escape Illinois.
Yea I thought that was a classic statement....made me chuckle.
Its the most beautiful building ive been in
You can also access the Library of Congress online. I've read many documents from the Civil War years such as journals. All very interesting.
Very Good.......Thanks...
John Kelsey - Thanks! Appreciate that.
"So I'm gonna stop talking and start shooting" well this video took quite a turn. Haha
Ha!
This is the main library of congress. However, the library of congress actually spans the nation. Many colleges have a library of congress as their campus library. Much bigger than I ever knew about.
Ahhhh.....interesting. I did not know that. Always learning something. Thanks!
You are so right about politicians ruining Illinois. Confiscatory taxes, and political thuggery have driven out my own children, my brother, my niece, nephew, and their families, and my cousin's. I've had enough after 60 years. When my elderly parents leave us, I will leave Illinois as well. These politicians are destroying families, as well as out beloved state.
It really is a shame what has happened there.
Hey JD,
I love your channel, lots of interesting places and information.
You need to work on your lighting skills my brother!!!🤨😉😛
Hard to imagine Illinois before politicians ruined it... That was a great 5 minutes
My Grandma has our family trees in there somewhere.
A view from the UK. Just a minor note. Do you know how much those books would have cost to buy in Jeffersons day?. The first thing was to find an author of a book who's subject you want to read about or refer to. Then the process of manufacture was manually done, many bound in leather and very small print runs, at todays prices they would cost around $5000+EACH, maybe more.
Also YOU had to find a printer that produces the work you are looking for. No, you didn't just go down your local bookshop and "browsed".
I constantly find that when history is taught to children the historical subject being taught is rarely put into context. By this i mean a fuller picture of the time the subject matter, (books), were in use for example to give it its position in the whole scheme of things. It is not taken in isolation. Your example at the Museum of Aviation was spot on when you did the math between first manned flight and landing on the moon - 66yrs. Another example is explaining what life was like before the invention of the motor car and after. The number of people employed in the management of horses for example. making saddles and bridles etc. I could go on. Social history is my passion. BTW., did you know that before the 1st world war, in the UK, there were more people employed in domestic service than in all of industry.
Walks past 5 no camera signs. Finishes. Looks at 1 and says oops.
Rofl
😅
6:42 !!!!!!
That’s why this channel exists. 👊🏻
Library of congress is like grengots in harry potter lol
I get the architecture. I love it, but I just never got what the Library of Congress is or why it’s even named that. No one serving in Congress even knows how to read a book. Of that, I’m certain!
I would spend a day or 2 in the library of congress.
Wish I would've had more time there. Pretty impressive place.
ooh Lock me in that place for about 4 days and feed me a little I would be soo happy
Anybody know the difference American Battlefield Trust Tours and the History Underground Tours??
We’ve done some collaborations together. Great crew.
Lighting is too dark to see anything on TJ library
An interesting tour would be the Bible Museum in Washington. Even if one is not religious the Bible has impacted the whole world & especially the western world. It has effected every area of life in the west from law to literature. From social customs to leaders like Lincoln. Thanks for another excellent video. Oh! and as a Canadian, sorry about our part in burning your capitol. :)
Funny story. I actually went to the Bible Museum on that trip but when I got there, it was way more expensive than I had planned. Especially for the time that I had left. My brother had recommended it to me but it was pretty cheap when he went through. I called him and he told me that I should pass given the time that I had left. So I left and hoofed it over to the Library of Congress.
But I agree completely. There's no book that has been more impactful than the Bible. Maybe one of these days I can get over to the Middle East and explore some areas that would be of Biblical significance.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I would rethink about a trip to the Middle East as it is just to dangeous of a time. It would be an awesome trip if one could safe.
norm bailey - You’d surely come back with some better stories though😅
The birds must be confederate birds.. Why else would they poop on grants head..lol
Ha! That has to be it.
I'm gonna stop talking and start shooting (😅) well that got my attention I think we've all been there at one time or another.
No Nicolas Cage?