Library Of Congress Digitizing Historic Archives | TODAY

Reporting for Sunday TODAY, NBC’s Harry Smith takes a tour of the largest library in the world: the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. He gets a first-hand look at some of the 164 million items in the archives, including historic documents that shaped this country.

About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series.

Connect with TODAY Online!

Library Of Congress Digitizing Historic Archives | TODAY

[elaineburch]

I wouldn’t won’t to leave. No matter how virtual we become I will always love books

[InspireMe]

I been inside it. I wondered the halls and the building is just incredible. A place where you can easily get lost in.

[adnanmohd]

This is amzing place are very interesting library

[faridshishani]

Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is a great place to visit .

[anibalcesarnishizk]

Many people in the world know the USA because of the Marines, Hollywood, music, etc.but what about this library.

[rizmid]

It's the library for the entire world to enjoy, to acknowledge and to get enlightened from!

[tsdhptd]

We may have lost the library of alexandria, but look how far we’ve come…

[didokinney]

I have to take my daughter to the Library of Congress she loves books 📚

[kams]

Why aren't they wearing gloves when touching these historical items?

[danielnewhouse]

Entries in the library of congress of a congressional docket log number.

[sinthebluebetta]

Cant believe Nas Ilmatic album just got put in there as it should Hip Hop

[dannysolid]

uh... you wanna wear some gloves before touching that..???

[Mrcharles.]

Yet all of this stuff is just limited to members of Congress.

[AqilisloveluAqilislovelu-tt]

Quea aqilis lovelu, university of man magnet, 42 .

[RazvanRostas-bxsr]

PRENCE R O Y America Ill Auvert a partir de jeudi Pouvez vous passe vos Canditure A Prence R O Y. A bintot

[clf]

I not happy with letting people touch or play with Historical artifacts like President James Madison my third cousin six times removed flute.. totally upset about this I just can’t believe it….

[Superalffa]

What happens to me if i burn that library?

[Dodge]

The british library would question the LOC's claim of being the biggest.

[gabrielschwarz]

Interesting how they always say its the biggest even if its not lol

[johndunbar]

If the government really cared about feeding the worlds hungry..these items could be auctioned off to those who really appreciate books and collectibles and use the money to help the world and end our country's dept!