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For Veteran's Day this year, you can do your part & honor a vet by capturing his or her story for posterity through our Veterans History Project. Here's how:The Library of Congress shared a link.
President Lincoln was unsure of being re-elected in the fall of 1864, resulting in his writing of a secret memo before the election, in which he vowed his support for the new president. He went on defeat his opponent George McClellan on Nov. 8, 1864.The Library of Congress shared a link via American Folklife Center.
Come for this special book talk Nov. 16 at noon.The Library of Congress shared a link.
For the thrifty Southern chef, a cookbook for lean times.The Library of Congress shared a link.
Before (or after) you cast your ballot, take a look at some campaign song blasts from the past.The Library of Congress shared a link.
We wanted to remind you again: The Library's websites will be down & some buildings will be closed through the Veteran's Day holiday weekend, Nov. 9-12. We'll be able to stay in touch via Facebook and our Twitterfeed @librarycongress ... Thanks for your patience.The Library of Congress shared a link.
And don't miss the Escher String Quartet, Nov. 3.The Library of Congress shared a link.
DC area music lovers, don't forget: A couple of important changes to our concert schedule in the next few days.The Library of Congress shared a link.
Reminder: the Library's websites will be down & some buildings will be closed through the Veteran's Day holiday weekend, Nov. 9-12. We'll be able to stay in touch via Facebook and our Twitterfeed @librarycongress ...- The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and ...
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What was political speech like 100 years ago? You might be surprised. Listen to these selections from our National Jukebox. (Thanks, AARP!)The Library of Congress shared a link.
On Nov. 1, 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect in the British Colonies. Prior to its enactment, American colonists petitioned the king to revoke the act. It was repealed in March 1766.The Library of Congress shared a link.
Happy belated birthday to Henry Winkler (Oct. 30), whose character “Fonzie” from the sitcom Happy Days became so iconic that this 1976 campaign poster links the character’s popularity with President Ford. Aayyyyyyyy....The Library of Congress shared a link.
We're coming back tomorrow, just in time for Halloween: The Library of Congress will again be open to the public during regular hours tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 31. Thanks for your patience!- Many thanks to Architect of the Capitol personnel, who have been at work with Library staff throughout the storm conducting regular inspections and monitoring for any problems. We are happy to report that all Library collections are safe and sound.
- As Hurricane Sandy arrives in DC, we are joining other federal agencies in again CLOSING all Library of Congress buildings tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 30, and canceling all scheduled events. Once again, please stay indoors ... and stay safe.
- Just another reminder that, along with other DC federal agencies, all Library of Congress buildings will be CLOSED today, Monday, Oct. 29, and all scheduled events CANCELED due to the expected hazardous weather from Hurricane Sandy. Please stay safe and dry.
- Along with other DC federal agencies, all Library of Congress buildings will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 29, and all scheduled events CANCELED due to the expected hazardous weather from Hurricane Sandy.
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The interesting things you learn when you browse our historic newspaper collections...The Library of Congress shared a link.
The Erie Canal opened on Oct. 26, 1825, connecting Lake Erie and the Hudson River in upstate New York. "Low bridge -- everybody down!"- NEWS from the
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Library of Congress Civil War Exhibition Features Never-Before-Seen Items
Library of Congress Blog to Spotlight Treasures
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Library Buildings, Reading Rooms Closed Nov. 10-12
Websites Down Nov. 9-12
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Founder’s Day Concert: Morton Subotnick’s “LUCY, Song and Dance, an opera without words” with soprano Joan LaBarbara, multimedia artist Lillevan & violinist Todd Reynolds, Coolidge Auditorium, Tue. Oct. 30, 8 pm FREE: tickets required.The Library of Congress shared a link.
Starting today, the Library is celebrating the centennial of its Hebraic Collection with an exhibition titled "Words Like Sapphires: 100 Years of Hebraica at the Library of Congress, 1912-2012."The Library of Congress shared a link.
The Library's Jefferson Building will close early today, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. We regret any inconvenience.The Library of Congress shared a link.
It's World Series time ... Celebrate the fall classic by exploring our historic baseball resources. http://www.loc.gov/topics/baseball/The Library of Congress shared a link.
Are you a scholar interested in the cultural, philosophical, ethical and societal implications of astrobiology? Then you should apply for the Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology. Deadline Dec. 1.The Library of Congress shared a link.
Five million historic newspaper pages... and counting!The Library of Congress shared a link.
Read about a "magic moment" with a former Poet Laureate.The Library of Congress shared a link.
Thanks to the NYTimes Sunday Book Review for calling our Presidential Campaign Posters book “the best poster book of 2012."The Library of Congress shared a link.
On October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered, thereby ending the Revolutionary War.- ActivityNovemberPeople Who Like ThisVisits437207