Today in Government Printing History

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Did you know what happened on March 4, 1861? That is the day that the US Government Printing Office opened its doors.  Did you know that the GPO now has a new name?  It is now the Government Publishing Office, to reflect its transforming role of meeting the information needs of Congress, Federal agencies, and the public.  Also on this day in history, Abraham Lincoln was sworn into office as President of the United States on March 4, 1861.

Upcoming Event

South Carolina Center for the Book

Speaker at the Center Series: Tom Poland & Robert Clark

July 24, 2024, 2:00 PM


Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center series with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark. The two have partnered to explore South Carolina through words and pictures in many publications and will speak on this topic.