Tag: history
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Library of Congress Highlights Revolutionary Role of Newspapers for America's 250th
The Library of Congress celebrates America's 250th by showcasing newspapers' vital role in the American Revolution. New blog posts, a StoryMap on the Declaration of Independence, and a research guide offer historical insights.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial Issues Library of CongressAmerican RevolutionAmerica250NewspapersChronicling AmericaDeclaration of IndependenceHistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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Nebraska Game and Parks Offers Guided Lewis and Clark History Hike
Nebraska Game and Parks invites the public to a guided hike on July 11 near Nebraska City, tracing the Lewis and Clark expedition. The event includes living history and author Joe Starita, part of the "Your Parks Adventure" series.
Politics and GovernmentSportState GovernmentsEducationEnvironmentSocial Issues Lewis and ClarkNebraska Game and ParksGuided HikeNebraska CityHistoryOutdoor RecreationJoe Starita
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Dartmouth Professor Annelise Orleck Elected to Society of American Historians
Dartmouth College history professor Annelise Orleck has been elected to the Society of American Historians, recognized for her influential narratives that bring overlooked lives to a broad public.
BusinessEducationHealthEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Annelise OrleckDartmouth CollegeSociety of American HistoriansHistoryAcademicsHistorianElection
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Penn Commemorates America's 250th Anniversary with Franklin's Enduring Lessons and Historical Exhibitions
The University of Pennsylvania marks America's 250th anniversary with reflections on Benjamin Franklin's legacy, a new exhibition, expert discussions on the Declaration of Independence, and a unique recreation project.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsEducationDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Benjamin FranklinUniversity of PennsylvaniaAmerican IndependencePhiladelphiaArthur Ross GalleryDeclaration of IndependenceHistory
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Vandenberg Coalition Unveils Interactive Timeline Marking 250 Years of U.S. Statecraft
The Vandenberg Coalition launches an interactive timeline exploring 250 years of U.S. foreign policy, highlighting 33 defining moments and the enduring importance of American leadership abroad.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMiddle EastAsiaEurope The Vandenberg CoalitionU.S. Foreign PolicyAmerican IndependenceDeclaration of IndependenceNational SecurityHistoryGovernment
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American Airlines Connects Travelers to U.S. Heritage for 250th Anniversary
American Airlines is helping customers explore U.S. history and natural beauty as the nation nears its 250th anniversary, offering AAdvantage members ways to support the National Park Foundation.
BusinessSocial IssuesTransportationEducationEnvironment American Airlines250th AnniversaryNational Park FoundationAAdvantageTravelHistory
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University of Pennsylvania Commemorates Revolutionary History for America's 250th
The University of Pennsylvania marks America's 250th anniversary by exploring its and Benjamin Franklin's pivotal roles in the Revolutionary era, from Franklin's arrival to the Class of 1776.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral Politics University of PennsylvaniaBenjamin FranklinAmerican RevolutionPhiladelphiaHistory250th Anniversary
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Penn Explores Declaration of Independence Ahead of 250th Anniversary
The University of Pennsylvania marks the nation's 250th anniversary by exploring the Declaration of Independence's legacy through expert discussions and a unique project recreating the document using 1776 printing techniques, culminating in public workshops.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Declaration of IndependenceUniversity of PennsylvaniaAmerican RevolutionCommon PressSemiquincentennialHistoryPrinting
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Penn Explores Revolutionary America Ahead of Nation's 250th Anniversary
The University of Pennsylvania is commemorating America's upcoming 250th anniversary with new exhibitions, courses, and historical insights into the Revolutionary era, exploring visual culture, constitutions, and linguistic evolution.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldConflictGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesMedical ScienceEurope University of PennsylvaniaAmerica 250Revolutionary AmericaPhiladelphiaExhibitionsHistoryConstitutions
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Media Monitor: Declaration of Independence's Physical Journey Reflects Nation's Story
The Washington Post is reporting on the physical journey of the Declaration of Independence, noting how its imperfections and endurance mirror those of the United States.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationDigital and Print Publishing Declaration of IndependenceHistoryNational HeritageFounding DocumentPreservationAmerican HistoryThe Washington Post
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Governor Newsom Proclaims Juneteenth a Day of Observance in California
Governor Gavin Newsom declared June 19, 2026, "Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance" in California. The proclamation commemorates the end of slavery in Texas in 1865 and urges reflection on the ongoing pursuit of absolute equality for Black…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducation JuneteenthCaliforniaGavin NewsomDay of ObservanceSlaveryCivil RightsHistoryCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Highlights Opal Lee's Juneteenth Advocacy
USA TODAY reports on Opal Lee, the 99-year-old activist who spearheaded the nationwide movement for federal recognition of Juneteenth, sharing her journey in a new interview.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation Opal LeeJuneteenthFederal RecognitionActivismCivil RightsUSA TODAYHistory
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Nebraska to Showcase State's Impact at Great American State Fair
Governor Pillen announced Nebraska's pavilion at the Great American State Fair in D.C., highlighting the state's leadership in agriculture, transportation, energy, and history through interactive exhibits and key business partnerships.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationAgricultureSocial Issues NebraskaGreat American State FairWashington D.C.EnergyHistoryBoys TownOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Jane Aikin to Discuss New Library of Congress History
Author Jane Aikin will discuss her new history of the Library of Congress on June 17, 2026, joined by John Cole and Cheryl Fox. The event includes refreshments, book sales, and requires registration.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEducationFederal Government Jane AikinLibrary of CongressBook DiscussionHistoryJohn W. Kluge CenterWashington D.C.Libraries & MuseumsU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Preserves Stories of Revolutionary War's Last Survivors
In 1864, photographers and a clergyman documented six elderly men believed to be the last Revolutionary War veterans. Their portraits and stories are now preserved at the U.S. Library of Congress, offering a unique historical record.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessFederal GovernmentEducationDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Revolutionary WarLibrary of CongressVeteransPhotographyHistoryElias Brewster HillardNelson and Roswell MooreU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Launches Volunteer Project for U.S. 250th Anniversary
The Library of Congress is hosting a webinar on June 4 to launch "The American Revolution in Context." This volunteer transcription project invites the public to help digitize 18th-century documents, enhancing access to history for the U.S. 250th birthday.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressAmerican RevolutionVolunteerTranscriptionWebinarHistoryDigital CollectionsU.S. Library of Congress
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Unpacking the History and Meaning of Columbia University's Academic Regalia
Columbia University's academic regalia, worn at Commencement, carries centuries of history. Learn about the origins of gowns, hoods, and mortarboards, and their evolution from clerical dress, as documented in a 1969 guide.
EducationDigital and Print Publishing Columbia UniversityAcademic RegaliaCommencementMary Kemper GunnAcademic ProtocolHigher EducationHistorynewsletter
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Revolutionary Surgeon John Warren's Dual Legacy: Nation and Harvard Med
Grief-stricken and battle-tested, John Warren was instrumental in the birth of the United States and the establishment of Harvard Medical School, leaving a profound dual legacy.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial Issues John WarrenHarvard Medical SchoolAmerican RevolutionHistoryMedicine
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Penn's Common Press Revives Revolutionary-Era Paper Making for America 250
Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania is demonstrating 18th-century paper-making techniques as part of the "Typography of Independence" initiative, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and offering hands-on historical education.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnergy Common PressUniversity of PennsylvaniaPaper MakingRevolutionary EraAmerica 250Typography of IndependenceHistory
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Today in History: Archibald MacLeish Born and Lusitania Sunk on May 7
Discover two major historical events that happened on May 7. Archibald MacLeish, the ninth Librarian of Congress, was born in 1892, and the British ocean liner Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryDigital and Print PublishingEuropeGermanyUnited Kingdom Archibald MacLeishLusitaniaGlencoeHistoryBooks and LiteratureEducationU-boatU.S. Library of Congress
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Releases Final May 2026 Agenda
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has officially released the final Commissioners' Agenda for May 13, 2026. The bilingual document is now available for public viewing.
HistoryScience & Technology Texas Commission on Environmental QualityTCEQCommissioners' AgendaGovernmentEnvironmental PolicyTexasPublic Policy
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Library of Congress Nears Completion of 16-Year Project to Digitize 175,000 Historic FSA Photographs
The Library of Congress is finalizing a 16-year initiative to digitize 175,000 iconic Farm Security Administration photographs. With fewer than 15,000 negatives left, these historic New Deal images are being meticulously preserved for public access online.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingComputers and InternetGeneral Politics Library of CongressFarm Security AdministrationPhotographyArts & EntertainmentHistoryNew DealDigitizationU.S. Library of Congress
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Today in History: The Birth of John B. Stetson, the Defense of Puebla, and the Arrest of John Scopes
The Library of Congress commemorates May 5 with a look back at the birth of hat-maker John B. Stetson, the Mexican army's successful defense of Puebla in 1862, and the 1925 arrest of science teacher John Scopes in Tennessee.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictWorldLegalEducationMilitaryLatin AmericaEuropeLaw EnforcementMexicoFrance HistoryJohn B. StetsonIgnacio ZaragozaJohn ScopesLibrary of CongressPueblaU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Highlights May 4 Historical Milestones
The Library of Congress recognizes May 4 for two significant historical events: the arrival of Dutch colonist Peter Minuit in Manhattan in 1626, and the first observance of Bird Day in Pennsylvania in 1894.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducation Library of CongressPeter MinuitManhattanBird DayCharles Almanzo BabcockHistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: King Charles III to Address Congress, Following Mother's 1991 Visit
TIME reports King Charles III will address Congress, echoing his mother Queen Elizabeth II's 1991 historic speech. The publication contrasts the geopolitical contexts of both visits.
Politics and GovernmentWorld King Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth IICongressAddressUnited KingdomHistoryTIME magazine
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Earth Day's Inaugural Observation in 1970
The first Earth Day was observed on April 22, 1970, with an estimated 20 million Americans participating in events across the country at schools and community sites.
EnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEducation Earth DayHistory1970ActivismConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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US Declares War on Germany, Enters WWI
On April 6, 1917, the United States formally declared war on Germany, marking its entry into the European conflict. This pivotal moment reshaped the course of World War I.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentMilitary World War IGermanyDeclaration of WarEuropean ConflictHistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Deutsche Welle highlights enduring US-Iran mistrust
Deutsche Welle reports on three key moments that have shaped Iranian and American attitudes toward each other, explaining the enduring mistrust between the two nations.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentEnergyMedia IranmistrusthistoryattitudesconflictgeopoliticsDW News
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Media Monitor: DW reports on Greenland's historical foreign interests
DW reports on Greenland's history of foreign interest, from Indigenous peoples and Vikings to Danish and U.S. claims, highlighting its strategic Arctic location.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastAfricaEuropeFilm and TVComputers and InternetTransportationEnergy GreenlandIndigenous peoplesVikingsDenmarkArcticHistoryDW News
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reflects on America's 250th Anniversary
USA Today reports on America's upcoming 250th birthday in 2026, reflecting on the nation's identity, historical divides, and the views of presidents interviewed since Nixon.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHistoryGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentCongressSocial IssuesMedia Bias USA Today250th AnniversarydemocracyConstitutionpresidentspoliticselectionsUSA TODAY