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Reuters reports that the only remaining copy of the map that first used the label “America” will go on permanent display at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC (map<\/a>). Martin Waldseem\u00fcller created the map in 1507 and it displayed unusual accuracy for its time. However, experts haven’t figured out exactly how Waldseem\u00fcller may have drafted it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Library of Congress sits right across the street from the United States Capitol building. Additionally, its includes an acclaimed Geography and Map Reading Room<\/a>. This houses one of the largest collections of maps, atlases and globes in the world. They often rotate exhibits through their foyer on the basement level of the James Madison Building.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reuters reports that the only remaining copy of the map that first used the label “America” will go on permanent display at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC (map). Martin Waldseem\u00fcller created the map in 1507 and it displayed unusual accuracy for its time. 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