"Some of these stories are told in "The Cultures and History of the Americas," an exhibit at the Library of Congress that has just been extended until Sept 23. The show features 50 highlights from the 4,000 rare books, maps, documents, paintings, prints and artifacts of the Jay I. Kislak Collection recently donated to the Library of Congress.

The collection focuses on the early Americas from the time of the indigenous peoples of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean through the period of European contact, exploration and settlement. Since it broadens the focus of "American history" from just the Anglo-Saxon heritage, it will engage the growing Hispanic population of the United States as well as provide a basis for new scholarship."

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