Library of Congress aims to reverse cultural tragedy

February 20, 2013 4:36 PM

In a recent report to Congress, the Library of Congress - the largest library in the world - said nearly all of the audio and films recordings made before 1930 are lost. Seth Doane reports on efforts to rescue the cultural loss.

Library of Congress works to save priceless recordings

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