The Library of Congress Magazine (LCM) has released its May/June issue, celebrating America's upcoming 250th anniversary by featuring significant national treasures. The bimonthly publication aims to tell the Library's stories, showcase its talented staff, and promote the use of its vast resources.
This issue highlights historical documents such as Abraham Lincoln's handwritten Gettysburg Address, Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence, and one of only two surviving copies of the earliest printed lyrics for "The Star-Spangled Banner." Readers can explore these and other great American treasures.
Additionally, the magazine covers a new Library exhibition titled "The Declaration’s Promise," which explores the impact and meaning of the Declaration of Independence across hundreds of years of American history. A digital version of LCM is available for those interested in learning more about the Library's offerings.