Tag: american_history
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Penn Experts Discuss Juneteenth and Emancipation Proclamation's Enduring Impact
University of Pennsylvania professors Marcia Chatelain and Kermit Roosevelt explore the historical significance of Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation, highlighting their profound impact on American ideals and the ongoing journey towards freedom and national identity.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationMusic JuneteenthEmancipation ProclamationUniversity of PennsylvaniaAmerican HistorySlaveryAfricana StudiesSocial Sciences
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Penn Scholar's New Book Explores Black Mediamakers' Influence on American Ideals
A new book by Penn scholar Sarah J. Jackson highlights how Black writers, filmmakers, and journalists have shaped American ideals. The university also celebrated Juneteenth, discussed flood impacts, and showcased robotics advancements.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaEducationSocial IssuesRoboticsEconomyMedical Science Sarah J. JacksonBlack MediamakersAmerican HistoryUniversity of PennsylvaniaMedia StudiesPublic Health
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Library of Congress Magazine Celebrates America's 250th with Historical Treasures
The Library of Congress Magazine's May-June 2026 issue celebrates America's 250th, featuring historical treasures, DNA-encoded artifacts for a time capsule, and stories on Revolutionary War survivors and a D-Day training map.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEducationDigital and Print PublishingMilitary Library of CongressAmerican HistoryLibrary of Congress MagazineGettysburg AddressDeclaration of IndependenceDNA Time CapsuleD-DayU.S. Library of Congress
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CAIR Calls for Correction of 'False Claim' About Muhammad Ali's Faith in Freedom 250 Museum
CAIR demands the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum correct its false claim that Muhammad Ali disavowed Islam. The organization asserts Ali remained a devout Muslim, urging an accurate portrayal of his faith and legacy.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMiddle EastEducation Muhammad AliCAIRFreedom 250 Mobile MuseumIslamCivil RightsReligious FreedomAmerican HistoryCAIR Breaking News
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U.S. Census Bureau Reflects on 236 Years of Documenting American History
The U.S. Census Bureau highlights its 236-year role in documenting America's population, values, and societal changes, from its 1790 inception to the 2020 count, as the nation nears its 250th anniversary.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthMediaFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauAmerican HistoryPopulationDecennial CensusSocietal Change250th Anniversary
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DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to Host "Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique" Exhibition
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities presents "Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique," an exhibition at Eye Street Gallery. Featuring 23 DC artists, it uses collage to explore national divisions and American history, with an opening on June 11.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesCollageArt ExhibitionWashington D.C.Eye Street GalleryAmerican HistorySocial CommentaryDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Library of Congress Unveils Major Digital Collection Expansions
The Library of Congress expands its digital collections with rare sheet music, historical newspapers, and community cultural records. New additions include African American ballet histories, Comanche crafts, and Revolutionary War-era documents.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationWorldFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Library of CongressDigital CollectionsAmerican HistorySheet MusicCultural HeritageNewspapersCommunity GrantsU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Magazine Celebrates America's 250th with Historic Treasures
The Library of Congress Magazine's May/June issue celebrates America's 250th, showcasing national treasures like Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Jefferson's Declaration draft, alongside a new exhibition on the Declaration's historical impact.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial Issues Library of CongressLibrary of Congress MagazineAmerican HistoryDeclaration of IndependenceGettysburg AddressThe Star-Spangled BannerExhibitionU.S. Library of Congress
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Governor Ivey Launches Patriotic Summer Reading Challenge Ahead of America's 250th Birthday
Governor Kay Ivey launched her 2026 Summer Reading Challenge for Alabama students, encouraging them to read six books by August 1, 2026. The initiative aims to celebrate America's history and values as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Kay IveyAlabamaSummer Reading ChallengeAmerican HistoryStudents250th BirthdayAlabama Governor's Office
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DC Artists Explore Division Through Collage in New Exhibition
A new exhibition, "Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique," opens June 11, 2026, at DC's Eye Street Gallery. Featuring 23 local artists, it uses diverse collage methods to address national division and American history, offering perspectives on rupture and repair.
EntertainmentSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics CollageArt ExhibitionWashington D.C.DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesContemporary ArtAmerican HistoryMichelle May-CurryDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Historic Moments: Jefferson's Birth and a New Flag
On April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born. In 1818, a new U.S. flag was flown over the Capitol for the first time, marking a significant moment in American history.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Thomas JeffersonVirginiaU.S. FlagU.S. CapitolAmerican HistoryPresidentHistoric EventsU.S. Library of Congress
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February 12: A Day of Historical Significance for Presidents, Painters, and Puritans
February 12th marks the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Moran, and the life of Cotton Mather, highlighting key moments in American history, art, and intellectualism.
Politics and GovernmentMedia Abraham LincolnThomas MoranCotton MatherPresidents DayYellowstone National ParkPuritanismAmerican HistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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Benjamin Franklin's Innovations and the Birth of the Cable Car Marked January 17th
On January 17th, the world remembers Benjamin Franklin's birth and the patenting of the cable car, two events that significantly shaped American innovation and urban life.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMedia Benjamin FranklinInnovationCable CarSan FranciscoTransportationAmerican HistoryInventionU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: White House Announces Review of Smithsonian Museums
The Washington Post reports the White House will launch a review of Smithsonian exhibitions, collections, and operations ahead of America’s 250th-birthday. The review will start with eight museums.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWhite HouseFederal GovernmentMediaSocial Issues SmithsonianmuseumsexhibitionscollectionsAmerican historyNational Museum of American HistoryThe Washington Post