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Public events at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information. Individuals requiring accommodation for this event are requested to submit a request at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.
Exhibition-World War I: American Artists View the Great War
8:30 am-4:30 pm
An exhibition showing how American artists aroused public interest in World War I will open next month at the Library of Congress. “World War I: American Artists View the Great War” will open on Saturday, April 7 in the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building . The exhibition is free and is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will remain open for a year, closing on April 6,2018.
Location: Jefferson Building, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202)707-6021
Event-“Presidential Inauguration Treasures”
10:00 am—3:30 pm
The two-week display on inaugurations(就职典礼), at the Library of Congress, will feature presidential treasures: the handwritten speeches of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln and collections on the lighter side: menus, dance cards and souvenirs. The display will include newspapers, film clips, a demonstration of online resources and a challenging presidential history quiz. The display is free and open to the public
Location: Mahogany Row A(LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Concert—Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI
8:00 pm—10:30 pm
Early music star Jordi Savall gathers exceptional performers, classical and traditional, to show the rich musical history of “La Serenissima” over a thousand years of empire(帝国) 
＊ PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 6:30 PM-Whittall Pavilion (no tickets required) ＊
Location: Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
Contact: (202) 707-5502
21. According to thee article, the public events at the Library of Congress_____.
   A. are all free and open to the public throughout the year
   B. are presented in various forms like exhibitions and shows
   C. are only available for local residents of Washington
   D. have to be booked at least five days in advance
22. Which of the following is TRUE about the exhibition about World War 1?
   A. It is available to visitors seven day a week
   B. It could help the public get a better understanding of World War 1
   C. American artists will be present at the exhibition to interact with visitors
   D. Visitors interested in it can contact(202) 707-2922 for more information
23. Fans of ancient music are most likely to enjoy events held at_____.
   A. Jefferson Building, ground floor. Thomas Jefferson Building
   B. Mahogany Row A (LJ113), 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
   C. Jefferson Building, 1st floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
   D. Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building
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