Best of Friends: Friends of the Law Library Supports Mission, Growth

摘要

Throughout its history, the Law Library of Congress, founded in 1832, has enjoyed the support of friends who have helped it become the largest, most complete law library in the world. One hundred sixty-six years ago, President Andrew Jackson signed into law an act establishing "an apartment near ... the Library of Congress ... for the purpose of a law library." Today's collections include more than 2 million volumes covering the laws not just of the United States but of nearly all nations of the world. The Law Library of Congress is where the U.S. Congress goes for information on international law.