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Today in History - September 14

Today in History - September 14

On September 14, 2016, Dr. Carla Hayden was sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts as the 14th Librarian of Congress.  Continue reading.

On September 14, 1638, John Harvard, a 31-year-old clergyman from Charlestown, Massachusetts died, leaving his library and half of his estate to a local college.  Continue reading.

On Sunday, September 14 1938, members of the Russian Molokan Church held religious services in their new church building on Potrero Hill in San Francisco, California.  Continue reading.

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