{"product_id":"2026-library-of-congress-ornament","title":"2026 Library of Congress Ornament","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur annual ornament is inspired by a mosaic in the North corridor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson building. It depicts two muses unfurling a banner that states “Give instruction unto those who cannot procure it for themselves.”\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe quote is taken from Book XIII of the \u003ci\u003eAnalects of Confucius, \u003c\/i\u003ea rich text that cultivates the character and education of the philosopher’s followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe mosaic is positioned artfully\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e above a window in the Jefferson building which frames a striking view of the U.S. Capitol dome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe Library of Congress is often referred to as “America’s Library.”\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is the largest library in the world and the oldest cultural federal institution in the United States. The Library serves as the research arm of Congress and is recognized as the national library if the United States.  Gift boxed, approx 3.5\" x 2\". Plated metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Library of Congress Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496179011825,"sku":"21505104","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2009\/files\/2026ornament.jpg?v=1790274798","url":"https:\/\/library-of-congress-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/2026-library-of-congress-ornament","provider":"Library of Congress Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}