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Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present

Provides biographical information on the more than 13,000 persons who have served in the United States Congress, including those who served in the Continental Congress.

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Government and Law, Biography, Reference, History
<p>Search by Congressional member name, position, and state. Also included are territorial delegates, resident commissioners, and U.S. Vice Presidents. Also contains images from Congressional photo collections, information on related research collections including personal and business papers and oral histories, as well as bibliographies from related publications.</p>
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