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    Jun 28

    Did you hear the big news? The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is reopening to visitors in July! Learn how to plan your visit, reserve tickets:

    The Great Hall in the Thomas Jefferson Building
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  2. 6 hours ago

    In memory of Donald Rumsfeld, the secretary of defense for Presidents Gerald R. Ford and George W. Bush. The Library holds his papers, which include correspondence, memoranda, interviews and more from his decades of government service:

    A black and white image of Donald Rumsfeld testifying before the Senate
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  3. 8 hours ago

    Did you hear the big news? The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is reopening to visitors in July! Learn how to plan your visit, reserve tickets:

    The Great Hall in the Thomas Jefferson Building
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  4. 9 hours ago

    The latest episode of "Folklife Today" looks at a “Hidden Folklorist” renowned as a poet and playwright, Langston Hughes and features special guests Langston Collin Wilkins and Sophie Abramowitz. Listen to the new episode now:

    Album cover art for "Folklife Today" podcast
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  5. 10 hours ago

    The first of three hundred hand-built Chevrolet Corvettes were manufactured on this day in 1953. Learn more about America’s first sports car in our historical newspaper archive.

    Black and white photograph of the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette
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  6. 12 hours ago

    NEWS: Carla Hayden announced today that the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Joy Williams, who is receiving the prize for a lifetime of outstanding work:

    Joy Williams receiving the Prize for American Fiction from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
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  7. 14 hours ago

    Today in History: Yosemite Valley Grant Act signed, setting aside lands for public use, 1864

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    Jun 28

    This beautiful 1803 map, illustrated with watercolor and pen-and-ink, depicts Môle-Saint-Nicolas, a town in northwestern present-day Haiti. Take a closer look here:

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    Jun 29

    Thanks to for including me in their Read Around the State video series! It’s been awhile since I read a children’s story since my kids are all grown up, but I had fun sharing Phyllis Alsdurf’s It’s Milking Time. Join me for a story break ⤵️

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    Jun 29

    Filmed by Edwin S. Porter for Thomas Edison's company, "Coney Island at Night" was copyrighted in 1905! Marvel at the elaborate electric lighting of Luna Park and Dreamland, as if you're there on a summer night over 115 years ago.

    Frame from 1905 film 'Coney Island at Night', showing buildings elaborately decorated in electric lights.
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  11. Jun 29

    Did you hear the big news? The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is reopening to visitors in July! Learn how to plan your visit, reserve tickets:

    The Great Hall in the Thomas Jefferson Building
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    Jun 29

    Did you know that we have over 34,000 Presidential Papers that still need to be transcribed by volunteers? Dive in here and join the thousands of others who have already helped out!

    Black and white print of Presidents Lincoln, Washington, and Garfield overlooking the Washington Monument. Full record available here https://www.loc.gov/item/2018697506/
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  13. Jun 29

    On this day in 1936, George M. Cohan was the first entertainer to be presented with a U.S. Congressional Gold Medal for raising war morale. Read more about him in our historical newspapers.

    Black and white photograph of George M. Cohan
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    Jun 28

    The Library of Congress is a surprising lesson in digital government. That’s good news for democracy, the Editorial Board writes

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  15. Jun 28

    ICYMI: Watch a panel discussion that explores the efforts of musicians and music-based organizations to reach out to veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress, and share their stories of how vets have used music to cope with traumatic experiences.

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  16. Jun 28

    On this day 99 years ago, six-time champion Suzanne Lenglen defeated Molla Mallory in the final 6–2, 6–0 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title. Read more in our historical newspapers.

    Black and white photograph of champion Suzanne Lenglen playing tennis
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  17. Jun 28

    Everyday Mysteries: How long is the life span of a flea? Hint: it's time on this earth flies.

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  18. Jun 28

    Today in History: start of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of incidents between NYC police & protesters which stretched over six days & launched the modern struggle for LGBTQ rights in the U.S.

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  19. Jun 27

    On this day in 1898, Joshua Slocum became the first person to circumnavigate the world alone. He had departed Boston in April of 1895 in a 36 ft. sloop, traveling 46,000 miles before returning to Newport Rhode Island 3 years later.

    Black and white headshot photograph of Joshua Slocum
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  20. Jun 27

    Everyday Mysteries: Can't seem to stop crying while chopping onions? Don't be sad -- here's the answer:

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