John J. Beckley
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John James Beckley was an American politician who served as the first and fourth clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the first librarian of Congress. Prior to this, he served as th
Sketch of Virginia's second Williamsburg Capitol
The United States House Journal for the 1st Congress, the printing and distribution of which was supervised by Beckley
Beckley managed Thomas Jefferson's 1796 presidential campaign in Pennsylvania, ensuring him the vice presidency.
Beckley blamed Alexander Hamilton for his career setbacks and leaked records of his extramarital affair to James T. Callender.
Librarian of Congress
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The librarian of Congress is the head of the Library of Congress, appointed by the president of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate, for a term of ten years. The
John J. Beckley
…1757 – April 8, 1807) was an American politician who served as the first and fourth clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the first librarian of Congress. Prior to this, he served as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia, in 1783–1784 and 1788–1789. Born to a family in or around London that fell into poverty…
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