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Even nature refused to behave
This revised edition of the first volume of The Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States begins with the first inaugural address of of George Washington (1789) and concludes with the second inaugural address of William McKinley (1901)
This visually stunning social and cultural history contains nearly 400 images
Holds 12 oz
Presidential ephemera can be found throughout the Library's collections
Symbol of Knowledge Brooch Library of Congress Even nature refused to behaveThis design is inspired by an architectural detail on the second floor, west side, of the Great Hall. The border encircles a laurel wreath. The open book and torches of learning are a recurring motif in the elaborately decorated Thomas Jefferson Building and symbolize the importance of learning in a knowledge based democracy. Gold tone on brass. Approx. 2"diameter. Item number 21509050 Ours exclusively.
