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WVU Libraries opens exhibition about the U.S. Congress

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Congressman Nick Rahall with a group of West Virginia students on the steps of the Capitol building, April 7, 1987, from the Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers, West Virginia & Regional History Center, WVU Libraries

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States Congress is the branch of the federal government closest to the people, where representatives and their constituents most directly engage over the issues of the day. Yet many Americans view Congress with a mix of frustration, confusion, and disapproval.

To promote a better understanding of Congress, the West Virginia and Regional History Center at West Virginia University Libraries will open a new exhibit, “The People’s Branch: Exploring the U.S. Congress with Archives,” on April 2, in the Downtown Campus Library’s Rockefeller Gallery. It will remain on display through December 2018.

“The People’s Branch” uses archival materials to explore the basic functions of Congress and the importance of the institution in American democracy. It highlights the representative responsibilities of the body and the interactions between politicians and constituents. It encourages visitors to consider how Congress has evolved over time and how it continues to shape politics and public policy.

Read the entire article: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2018/03/26/wvu-libraries-opens-exhibition-about-the-u-s-congress

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