Without javascript some functions will not work. Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1. Home Library Branches Library CONTACT INFORMATION: Office: 8:00-4:30 M-F. His next assignment was to the gunboat USS Dolphin, which also served as the yacht of the Secretary of the Navy. These included the David Livingstone Centenary Medal of the American Geographical Society, the Loczy Medal of the Hungarian Geographical Society, the Vega Medal of the Swedish Geographical Society, and the Elisha Kent Kane Medal of the Philadelphia Geographical Society. 703-689-2700 | TTY: 711 Appointed from: Virginia. Byrd also received numerous other awards from governmental and private entities in the United States. Request to Utilize Fairfax County Library Grounds or Lots, view the Library Locator application in full-screen, City of Fairfax Regional Library Location. This was Byrd's last trip to Antarctica, and marked the beginning of a permanent U.S. military presence in Antarctica. To change the language of this website, click the drop-down list and select the desired language. As a result of his achievement, Byrd was promoted to the rank of rear admiral by a special act of Congress on December 21, 1929. Quiet Study Room: Yes. The report contains recommendations applicable to the individual bases and others designed to be helpful in the planning of future advanced bases. Branch Manager: Rebecca LaPlante Byrd was born in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Esther Bolling (Flood) and Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr. The current local time in Gravelines is 118 minutes ahead of apparent solar time. Computer use is free. During service in the Caribbean Sea, Byrd received his first letter of commendation, and later a Silver Lifesaving Medal, for twice plunging fully clothed to the rescue of a sailor who had fallen overboard. County: Fairfax. MondayTuesday 1 p.m.9 p.m. Byrd, along with pilot Bernt Balchen, co-pilot/radioman Harold June, and photographer Ashley McKinley, flew the Floyd Bennett to the South Pole and back in 18 hours, 41 minutes. The Access Services branch, located in the Fairfax County Government Center, serves customers with special needs. Parking: 100 parking spaces, 5 accessible spaces, 3 of which are van-accessible. Springfield, Virginia {JSON:Zip} Richard Leslie Byrd (May 16, 1892 - June 20, 1958) was an American athlete and baseball player who won the silver medal in the discus throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics. This mission was historic, as it was the first time the Atlantic Ocean was crossed by an aircraft. Collections include a variety of books and media for all ages, with emphasis on popular fiction and nonfiction. [15], When he returned to the United States from the Arctic, Byrd became a national hero. Languages spoken by staff at our branch include: French, Hindi,and Urdu. Byrd took a sextant reading of the Sun at 7:07:10 GCT. I have to warn my compatriots that the time has ended when we were able to take refuge in our isolation and rely on the certainty that the distances, the oceans, and the poles were a guarantee of safety.[41][42]. We offer free Internet access, programs for children and adults, and meeting space for the Springfield community. [52], The long-range short-wave voice transmissions from Byrd's Antarctic expedition in 1934 were named an IEEE Milestone in 2001.[53]. In the performance of his duty Rear Admiral Byrd served in the Navy Department and in various areas outside the continental limits of the United States, employed on special missions on the fighting fronts in Europe and the Pacific. [31] Acosta and Balchen did not receive the Distinguished Flying Cross because, at that time, it could only be awarded to members of the armed services and not to civilians. 3: Library programs and meeting room The library offers more than 400 public computers at our 23 branches. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 12:00am . Friends Group President: Becky Fleck, Access Services: Magnifier, ZoomText, and Large-Print books, Meeting Areas: - Reservations can be made for regular hours and extended hours. He is one of only three persons, one being Admiral David Dixon Porter and the other being Arctic explorer Donald Baxter MacMillan, to have been promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy without having first held the rank of captain. TuesdaySaturday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 6209 Rose Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22310-6299 Internet Access: 21 Internet stations with Microsoft Office plus wireless access is available. 703-765-3645 / TTY: 711 MondayTuesday 1 p.m.9 p.m. Internet Access: 18 Internet stations with Microsoft Office plus wireless access is available. 703-356-0770 | TTY: 711 Byrd was one of several aviators who attempted to win the Orteig Prize in 1927 for making the first nonstop flight between the United States and France. Congress passed a special act on December 21, 1926, promoting him to the rank of commander and awarding both Floyd Bennett and him the Medal of Honor. By the time he died, Byrd had amassed 22 citations and special commendations, nine of which were for bravery and two for extraordinary heroism in saving the lives of others. volunteer opportunities at Dolley Madison. He is also known for discovering Mount Sidley, the largest dormant volcano in Antarctica. [11] He then commanded naval air forces at Naval Air Station Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, from July 1918 until the armistice in November. In 1946, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal appointed Byrd as officer in charge of Antarctic Developments Project. In addition, he received the Medal of Honor, the Silver Lifesaving Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Navy Cross. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and recorded books. City of Fairfax and Reston Regional branches offer new microform readers. The expedition continued in Antarctica without him until the last of its participants left Antarctica on March 22, 1941. 12000 Government Center ParkwaySuite 123Fairfax, VA 22035-0012703-324-8380 | TTY: 703-324-8365 Fairfax, VA 22035, Request to Utilize Fairfax County Library Grounds or Lots. To change the language of this website, click the drop-down list and select the desired language. Byrd received numerous medals from nongovernmental organizations in honor of his achievements. Switching to UTC +1 / Central European Time (CET). You can also view the Library Locator application in full-screen mode. [15], The 1996 release of Byrd's diary of the May 9, 1926, flight revealed erased (but still legible) sextant sights that sharply differ from Byrd's later June 22 typewritten official report to the National Geographic Society. 703-451-8055. Volunteer Coordinator: Javaria Waheed (find volunteer opportunities at Richard Byrd) Customers can also save data to a USB drive. The building at the current location opened in March 1965 and was completely renovated in 2010. In April 1914, he transferred to the armored cruiser USS Washington and served in Mexican waters in June following the American intervention in April. The report submitted by the Board describes conditions found at each base and analyses, lessons learned in planning and equipping these bases. Unusual radio transmissions from Byrd finally began to alarm the men at the base camp, who then attempted to go to Advance Base. The Fairfax County Public Library has meeting room space available at no charge for use by nonprofit organizations and individuals for educational, cultural and informational community meetings and programs. Byrd was posthumously eligible for the Antarctic Service Medal, established in 1960, for his participation in the Antarctic expeditions Operation Highjump (1946 to 1947) and Operation Deep Freeze (1955 to 1956). Solar noon: 01:55PM. TuesdaySaturday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 12000 Government Center ParkwaySuite 324Fairfax, VA 22035-0012703-324-3100 | TTY: 711 You have reached the end of the bookable window. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/, Physical Address: Byrd's fourth Antarctic expedition was code-named Operation Highjump. To finance and gain both political and public support for his expeditions, Byrd actively cultivated relationships with many powerful individuals, including President Franklin Roosevelt, Henry Ford, Edsel Ford, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and Vincent Astor. Phone: 703-451-8055. The rest of the men returned to base camp with the tractor. 703-830-2223 | TTY: 711 Born: October 25, 1888, Winchester, Va. It is no coincidence that January, 1956 is also the date the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library was founded. 11:00pm. 663 people follow this. [34] By way of comparison, none of his Annapolis classmates became admirals until 1942, after 30 years of commissioned service. Enter an address, ZIP Code, or FCPS school in the map search bar to find the nearest libraries, or use the pointer tool to click a location on the map. He was interviewed by Larry LeSueur and Kenneth Crawford about his Antarctic voyages, and said that Antarctica, in the future, would become the most important place in the world for science. The men remained at Advance Base until October 12. when an airplane from the base camp picked up Dr. Poulter and Byrd. Click the "layers" icon to explore options like schools and supervisor districts. Monday 1 p.m. 9 p.m. Take a couple minutes to complete this form. Richard Byrd Library Location CONTACT INFORMATION: Open 6 Days (hours vary) 703-451-8055 TTY 711 libRB@fairfaxcounty.gov 7250 Commerce Street Springfield VA 22150-3499 Rebecca LaPlante, Branch Manager Fairfax Virtual Assistant How can I help? Info Richard Byrd Conference Room (Capacity 10) Info Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1 (Capacity 35) Info Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 (Capacity 35) Group Study Room. In 1958, Norwegian-American aviator and explorer Bernt Balchen cast doubt on Byrd's statement on the basis of his knowledge of the airplane's speed. The Institute of Polar Studies at the Ohio State University officially changed its name to the Byrd Polar Research Center (BPRC) on January 21, 1987, after it acquired Byrd's expeditionary records, personal papers, and other memorabilia in 1985 from the estate of Marie A. Byrd, the late wife of Admiral Byrd. On October 23, 1943, Byrd wrote a letter from Nuku Hiva (the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia) to Chambers, the ship's commanding officer, commending him and his crew "for the courage and efficiency" displayed following the explosion that made Byrd "feel proud to be an American. Group Study: capacity 4 Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for ADF TARLIN INDUSTRIES of GRAVELINES, HAUTS DE FRANCE. WednesdaySunday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 10360 North StreetFairfax, VA 22030-2514 On his second expedition in 1934, Byrd spent five winter months alone operating a meteorological station, Advance Base, from which he narrowly escaped with his life after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning from a poorly ventilated stove. 4: Items on hold or shelf check Within a few months, in March 1940, Byrd was recalled to active duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Several sailors died while trying to save their shipmates. The book sale at your local branch is a great way to discover a classic gem, find a terrific gift, or complete your collection. Category. Disclaimer. )[28], Byrd continued with his quest to cross the Atlantic nonstop, naming Balchen to replace Bennett, who had not yet fully recovered from his injuries, as chief pilot. Monday - Friday: 8 - 5. The maximum number of reservations per person is one in seven days. [8] Byrd's last assignment before forced retirement was to the presidential yacht USS Mayflower. Parking: 134 (for library and McLean Central Park), including 3 accessible spaces, 703-356-0770 It is also commemorated in a U.S. postage stamp issued at the time, and a considerable amount of mail using it was sent from Byrd's base at Little America. You can also see a non-interactive list of all branches and their respective contact information and hours. Byrd was, however, able to make a valuable contribution, as his expertise in aerial navigation resulted in his appointment to plan the flight path of the mission. In 1928, Byrd began his first expedition to the Antarctic involving two ships and three airplanes: Byrd's flagship was the City of New York (a Norwegian sealing ship previously named Samson that had come into fame as a ship some said was in the vicinity of the Titanic when the latter was sinking) and the Eleanor Bolling (named after Byrd's mother); a Ford Trimotor airplane called the Floyd Bennett (named after the recently deceased pilot of Byrd's previous expeditions) flown by Dean Smith; a Fairchild FC-2W2, NX8006, built 1928, named Stars And Stripes (now displayed at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center); and a Fokker Super Universal monoplane called the Virginia (Byrd's birth state). The current local time in Gravelines is 115 minutes ahead of apparent solar time. The library received certification with a Gold rating under the Leadership Energy Environmental Design (LEED) program, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant (junior grade) on June 8, 1915. Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer and explorer. Byrd commanded the aviation unit of the arctic expedition to North Greenland led by Donald B. MacMillan from June to October 1925. His erased diary record shows the apparent (observed) solar altitude to have been 1925'30", while his later official typescript reports the same 7:07:10 apparent solar altitude to have been 1818'18". Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1 (Richard Byrd Library) Capacity: 35. Note The dates on the table below are the year the award was received and not necessarily the year of the actions the award recognizes. Rear Admiral Byrd did much toward the difficult task of organizing the expedition, which was accomplished in one fourth of the time generally necessary for such undertakings. On March 31, 1934, during a regularly scheduled broadcast, Admiral Byrd was awarded the CBS Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Radio. TuesdaySaturday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 7584 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22043 Yes Great heroism was displayed, especially by the men who lost their lives rescuing the wounded." Yes. In all assignments his thoroughness, attention to detail, keen discernment, professional judgment and zeal produced highly successful results. Each computer provides Internet access as well as Microsoft Office. MondayTuesday 1 p.m.9 p.m. Board Trustee Member: Mr. Keith Foxx - Franconia District Many branches offer computer-related instruction. The armada arrived in the Ross Sea on December 31, 1946, and made aerial explorations of an area half the size of the United States, recording 10 new mountain ranges. Richard Byrd Preschool Storytime Join us in person for a storytime with songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and books. Branch Manager: Hall Baldwin The Friends of Richard Byrd Library sponsor an ongoing book sale and two huge salesthe Thursday-Saturday after Thanksgiving and the Thursday-Saturday after Memorial Day. WednesdaySunday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 6101 Knollwood DrFalls Church, VA 22041-1798 Library-Affiliated Organizations. Siple went on to earn an doctorate and was probably the only person, other than Byrd himself, to participate in all five of Byrd's Antarctic expeditions. He was the seventh recipient of the prestigious Hubbard Medal awarded by the National Geographic Society for his flight to the North Pole. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. This hazardous flight was made under extreme conditions of cold, over ranges and plateaus extending nine to ten thousand feet above sea level and beyond probable rescue of personnel had a forced landing occurred. During the summer of 1923, then-Lieutenant Byrd and a group of volunteer Navy veterans of the First World War helped found the Naval Reserve Air Station (NRAS) at Squantum Point near Boston, using an unused First World War seaplane hangar which had remained more-or-less intact after the Victory Destroyer Plant shipyard was built on the site. Space Availability - Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1. MondayTuesday 1 p.m.9 p.m. After the war, Byrd volunteered to be a crew member in the U.S. Navy's 1919 aerial transatlantic crossing. Accessible Friendly: Jacques Valle in his book Confrontations mentions a "spurious story" about "'holes in the pole' allegedly found by Admiral Byrd", when he quotes Clint Chapin of the Copper Medic case as believing the UFOs came from inside the earth.[56]. Due to reductions in the Navy after the First World War, Byrd reverted to the rank of lieutenant at the end of 1921. [12] During this expedition, Byrd made the acquaintance of Navy Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett and Norwegian pilot Bernt Balchen. The others were Admiral George Dewey, General John J. Pershing, and Admiral William T. Sampson. The name was changed to R.E. Fairfax, VA 22035, Request to Utilize Fairfax County Library Grounds or Lots, view the Library Locator application in full-screen. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (NSN: 07918), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition I, in that on November 28, 1929 he took off in his "Floyd Bennett" from the Expedition's base at Little America, Antarctica and, after a flight made under the most difficult conditions he reached the South Pole on November 29, 1929. In January 1956, Springfield's only library service was an outdated bookmobile that served the rural community. He was a member of National Sojourners Chapter No. Languages Spoken: Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, U.S.N, Retired, was in command of this flight, navigated the airplane, made the mandatory preparations for the flight, and through his untiring energy, superior leadership, and excellent judgment the flight was brought to a successful conclusion. WednesdaySunday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 10360 North StreetFairfax, VA 22030-2514 TuesdaySaturday 10 a.m.6 p.m. 768 Center StHerndon, VA 20170-4640 On May 9, 1926, Byrd and Navy Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett attempted a flight over the North Pole in a Fokker F.VIIa/3m tri-motor monoplane named Josephine Ford after the daughter of Ford Motor Company president Edsel Ford, who helped finance the expedition. Richard Byrd Library Library Branch Info: CONTACT INFORMATION: Open 6 Days (hours vary) TTY 711 libRB@fairfaxcounty.gov 7250 Commerce Street Springfield VA 22150-3499 Rebecca LaPlante, Branch Manager Richard Byrd Library "Library to Go" Book Selection Service Available at this Branch Handpicked for Pickup Parents or guardians are responsible for the Internet information accessed by their children. Your browser has javascript disabled. A lease was signed for space on Backlick Road. This library is affiliated with Fairfax County Public Library (view map) . The Fairfax County Web site is being translated through "machine translation" powered by Google Translate. King. He finished fourth in the standing high jump, eighth in the standing long jump and 17th in the two handed discus throw event. [4][19] Bennett, who had not completely healed from the early crash, developed pneumonia after participating in a flight to rescue downed German aviators in Greenly Island, Canada, leading to his death on April 25, 1928. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (NSN: 07918), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, in demonstrating, by his courage and professional ability that heavier-than-air craft could in continuous flight travel to the North Pole and return. Extended Hours Meeting Room. Byrd spent only one week in the Antarctic, and started his return to the United States on February 3, 1956. This article about a track and field Olympic medalist of the United States is a stub. RICHARD BYRD LIBRARY - 14 Photos & 10 Reviews - 7250 Commerce St, Springfield, Virginia - Libraries - Phone Number - Yelp Richard Byrd Library 3.0 (10 reviews) Claimed Libraries Edit Closed 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM See hours Write a review Add photo Photos & videos See all 14 photos Add photo Location & Hours 7250 Commerce St Springfield, VA 22150 [5], Byrd was friends with Edsel Ford and his father Henry Ford, whose admiration of his polar exploits helped to gain Byrd sponsorship and financing for his various polar expeditions from the Ford Motor Company. 703-293-6227 option 6 | TTY: 711 The Fairfax County Web site is being translated through "machine translation" powered by Google Translate. In 1958. the Richard Byrd library, part of the Fairfax County Public Library system opened in Springfield, Virginia. In Glen Rock, New Jersey, Richard E. Byrd School was dedicated in 1931. More details coming soon! Connect to: Library Web Site Online Catalog. The Library Board of Trustees is the final authority in granting or refusing permission for the use of the room. 5: Reference information or to place a hold Enter an address, ZIP Code, or FCPS school in the map search bar to find the nearest libraries, or use the pointer tool to click a location on the map. Eight regional branches offer extended hours of operation. Online reservations must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. Navy Book of Distinguished Service. We strive to sponsor events that educate and entertain while connecting people with others who share common interests and goals. 22150-3499. To become a Friend of Richard Byrd Library, please visit the branch. Byrd said that his expeditions had been the first to reach both the North Pole and the South Pole by air. General Orders: Letter Dated August 6, 1926. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (NSN: 07918), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S. Antarctic Service.
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