James H. Billington
Librarian of Congress and academic leader
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Thinkers & Philosophers
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United States
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Served as the Thirteenth Librarian of Congress from 1987 to 2015. Played a significant role in modernizing the Library of Congress and advocating for digital access to American history and culture. Oversaw the establishment of various digital initiatives and projects, including the American Memory project, which made historical documents available online. Contributed extensively to academic discourse on American literature and culture through numerous publications.
Served as Librarian of Congress for 28 years
Initiated the American Memory project
Published works on American literature
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