250 Years of Documenting Democracy

Jul 6, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026   All Day
Main Library
Exhibition
250 Years of Documenting Democracy. How government information tells the American story. Government Information Services presents. For 250 years, government documents have recorded the American democratic experience. From founding charters to today's digital records, these materials capture the people, decisions, debates, and events that shape our nation. Visit the exhibit at the Main Library. 220, Library Gallery, cases near Main Stack entrance. Explore the exhibit, connect with the past. Undestand the present. Strengthen democracy.
Sponsor
Government Information Services
Contact
Sanga Sung
E-Mail
ssung@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
Main Library Exhibits Calendar

Every democracy leaves a paper trail. From the Declaration of Independence to today's digital records, government publications document the people, decisions, and events that shape our nation. Explore 250 Years of Documenting Democracy, a three-part exhibit presented by Government Information Services in the Main Library, with displays in Room 220, the Library Gallery, and the cases near the Main Stacks entrance.

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