Real National Treasure DVD

Home to many of the Nation’s most unique and priceless pieces of history – from George Washington’s hand-written diaries and personal copy of the Constitution to historic drafts of the Declaration of Independence to Galileo’s first images of the moon – the U.S. Library of Congress is a library unlike any other. In this fascinating look at the more than two-century-old institution – the largest library in the world! – MODERN MARVELS® takes a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Library’s vast collections. Featuring rarely seen footage of secret vaults and incisive expert interviews, THE REAL NATIONAL TREASURE is a must-see for every U.S. history fan!

The Library attracts more than 1.7 million visitors each year and houses upwards of 745 miles of shelves holding close to 145 million items, many of them invaluable treasures. See how a staff of approximately 4,000 people catalog, protect, and preserve these prized possessions and how modern technology has enabled them to distribute these items globally through its award-winning website and a new World Digital Library.

Run Time: 47 mins + extras
Format: DVD/Single
Price: $24.95srp