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John Russell Young (November 20, 1840 – January 17, 1899) an American journalist, author, diplomat, and the seventh Librarian of Congress, serving from 1897 to 1899. Librarian of Congress John Russell Young source This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Librarian of Congress John Russell Young source This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 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). ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Young was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, but as a young child his family emigrated to Philadelphia. He entered the newspaper business as a proofreader at age 15. As a reporter for the Philadelphia Press, he distinguished himself with his coverage of the Battle of Bull Run. By 1862 he was managing editor of the Press and another newspaper. This article is about County Tyrone. ... Philadelphia is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. ... Two conflicts during the American Civil War were known as Battle of Bull Run or Battle of Manassas: First Battle of Bull Run Second Battle of Bull Run This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... 1862 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ...

In 1865 he moved to New York. He began writing for Horace Greeley's New York Tribune and became managing editor of that paper. He also began working for the government, undertaking missions to Europe for the US Department of State and the US Department of the Treasury. In 1872, he joined the New York Herald and reported for them from Europe. 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th) - Land 122,409 km² - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Horace Greeley in his old age. ... The New York Tribune was established by Horace Greeley in 1841 and was long considered one of the leading newspapers in the United States. ... World map showing location of Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is geologically and geographically a peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia. ... The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign affairs agency of the United States government, equivalent to foreign ministries in other countries. ... The United States Department of the Treasury is a Cabinet department, a treasury, of the United States government established by an Act of U.S. Congress in 1789 to manage the revenue of the United States government. ... 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The New York Herald was a large distribution newspaper based in New York City that existed between May 6, 1835 and 1924. ...

Young was invited to accompany President Ulysses S. Grant on Grant's famous 1877-1879 world tour, chronicled in Young's book Around the World with General Grant. Young impressed Grant, especially in China where Young struck up a friendship with Li Hongzhang. Grant persuaded President Chester A. Arthur to appoint Young minister to China in 1882. In this position he distinguished himself by mediating and settling disputes between the US and China and France and China. Ulysses Simpson Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was an American Civil War general and the 18th (1869–1877) President of the United States. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Li Hongzhang (Chinese: 李鴻章; pinyin: Lǐ Hóngzhāng, Wade-Giles: Li Hung-chang) (February 15, 1823 - November 7, 1901) was a general who ended several major rebellions, and a leading statesman of the late Chinese Qing Empire. ... Order: 21st President Vice President: None Term of office: September 19, 1881 – March 4, 1885 Preceded by: James A. Garfield Succeeded by: Grover Cleveland Date of birth: October 5, 1829 Place of birth: Fairfield, Vermont Date of death: November 18, 1886 Place of death: New York City, New York First... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1885 he resumed working for the Herald in Europe. In 1890 he returned to Philadelphia. In 1897 President William McKinley appointed him Librarian of Congress, the first Librarian confirmed by Congress. During his tenure, the Library began moving from its original home in the US Capitol Building to its own structure, an accomplishment largely the responsibility of his predecessor, Ainsworth Rand Spofford. Spofford served as Chief Assistant Librarian under Young. Young held the post of Librarian until his death. 1885 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th President of the United States, from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. ... United States Capitol The United States Capitol is the building which serves as home for the legislative branch of the United States government. ... Ainsworth Rand Spofford (September 12, 1825-August 11, 1908) was the sixth United States Librarian of Congress, serving from 1864 to 1897. ...

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