John James Beckley (August 4, 1757 – April 8, 1807) was the first U.S. Librarian of Congress, serving from 1802 to 1807. August 4 is the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (217th in leap years), with 149 days remaining. ... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... Library of Congress, Jefferson building The Library of Congress is one of four official national libraries of the United States (along with the National Library of Medicine, National Agricultural Library, and National Archives and Records Administration). ... 1802 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Born in England, at age 11 he was sent to Virginia to work as a scribe for a mercantile firm. He was a political ally of President Thomas Jefferson and Jefferson appointed Beckley to the dual post of Clerk of the United States House of Representatives and Librarian of Congress. (The posts were not separated until 1815.) Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Order: Third President Vice President: Aaron Burr; George Clinton Term of office: March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1809 Preceded by: John Adams Succeeded by: James Madison Date of birth: April 13, 1743 Place of birth: Shadwell, Virginia Date of death: July 4, 1826 Place of death: Charlottesville, Virginia First Lady... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

His son Alfred Beckley founded the town of Beckley, West Virginia and named it in honor of his father. Alfred Beckley Beckley is a city located in Raleigh County, West Virginia (Founded Apr. ...