“In our democratic society, the library stands for hope, for learning, for progress, for literacy, for self-improvement and for civic engagement. The library is a symbol of opportunity, citizenship, equality, freedom of speech and freedom of thought, and hence, is a symbol for democracy itself.”
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Vartan Gregorian
Vartan Gregorian is a prominent figure in the fields of education and philanthropy. Born on April 8, 1934, he is a distinguished educator, scholar, and philanthropist. more
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