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John Russell Young

Librarian of Congress (1840-1899) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 58

John Russell Young was an American journalist, author, diplomat, and the seventh Librarian of the United States Congress from 1897 to 1899. He was invited by Ulysses S. Grant to accompany him on a world tour for purposes of recording the two-year journey, which he published in a two-volume work.

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Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1899 · aged 58