Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Year: 1945

Runtime: 20 mins

Language: English

Director: Alexander Hammid

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An Oscar‑nominated 1945 short documentary that examines the Library of Congress. Produced as one of 26 documentary shorts by the U.S. Overseas Film Bureau between 1942 and 1945, it was intended to introduce foreign audiences to American values. The film highlights the Washington, D.C., institution that safeguards copyrighted written and other works, preserving the nation’s cultural heritage.

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