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The Library of Congress is a research library in Washington, D.C., serving as the library and research service for the United States Congress and the de facto national library of the United States. Founded in 1800, it is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, containing approximately 173 million items and employing over 3,000 staff. The library's functions are overseen by the [[librarian-of-congress|Librarian of Congress]], and its buildings are maintained by the [[architect-of-the-capitol|Architect of the Capitol]].