Tag: american_history
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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