John Silva Meehan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was John Silva Meehan born?February 6, 1790
2. Where was John Silva Meehan born?New York City
3. What is the primary career?Publisher, printer, and newspaper editor
4. What is the librarian of congress?1829–1861
5. Who was John Silva Meehan?John Silva Meehan was a printer, publisher, and editor who later became the Librarian of Congress. He helped grow the library into a huge collection of books and documents.
6. How did John Silva Meehan become the Librarian of Congress?After Andrew Jackson won the presidency, John Silva Meehan was appointed Librarian of Congress in 1829, replacing George Watterston. His appointment was helped by his friend Duff Green.

Partisan Press: Newspapers and publications that actively support a specific political party or ideology.
Spoils System: A political practice where elected officials reward their supporters with government jobs and contracts.
Joint Committee on the Library: A bicameral committee of the United States Congress responsible for overseeing the Library of Congress.
National Library: A library designated by a country to hold copies of all its published materials and serve as a central repository of knowledge.