John James Beckley was an American politician who served as the first and fourth clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the first librarian of Congress. Prior to this, he served as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia, in 1783–1784 and 1788–1789.

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Occupation: librarian, politician, beamter
Position held: Librarian of Congress, Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 4, 1757
Died

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John J. Beckley

Librarian of Congress (1757-1807)

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About John J. Beckley

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Occupation: librarian, politician, beamter
Position held: Librarian of Congress, Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 4, 1757
Died