Tag: library_of_congress
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Library of Congress Expands Digital Access for Computational Users
Rachel Trent, Senior Digital Collections Data Librarian, leads efforts to make Library of Congress content accessible to computational users, emphasizing data context and cultural significance.
Science & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentEducation Rachel TrentLibrary of CongressDigital CollectionsComputational Data ServicesData AccessAPIsCultural HeritageU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Acquires Rare Songbook from Historic U.S. Exploring Expedition
The Library of Congress has acquired a unique 19th-century songbook from the U.S. Exploring Expedition, featuring compositions by sailors and scientists. This rare manuscript offers insights into shipboard music and American exploration history.
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentWorldMusicFederal GovernmentMilitaryEducationEnvironment U.S. Exploring ExpeditionLibrary of CongressMusic DivisionSea ShantiesJames Dwight DanaJames Croxall PalmerAmerican ExplorationU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress to Host Free Genealogy Webinar
The Library of Congress will host a free webinar on June 10, 2026, detailing its extensive genealogical resources. Learn to uncover family history using tools like Chronicling America for both offsite and onsite research.
Politics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEducationComputers and Internet Library of CongressGenealogyFamily HistoryWebinarChronicling AmericaResearchWashington D.C.U.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Holds Crucial 1962 Lunar Map for Apollo Program
A 1962 lunar map, created by the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center using photogrammetry, proved crucial for the Apollo program's moon landing site selection, now preserved at the Library of Congress.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentAstronomy and SpaceFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Library of CongressApollo programLunar mapMoon landingPhotogrammetryJohn F. KennedyMare TranquillitatisU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Updates on Key Legislation
Congress.gov updated today with details on three key bills: H.R.2860 for marine conservation, H.R.7250 for Fort Peck water system reauthorization, and S.254, the ARTIST Act, providing a snapshot of current legislative activity.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongress Library of CongressLegislationCongress.govNorthwest Straits Marine Conservation InitiativeFort Peck Reservation Rural Water SystemARTIST ActGovernmentU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Unveils New Stephen Sondheim Research Guide
The Library of Congress introduces a new research guide, "Stephen Sondheim: A Guide to Resources," offering comprehensive access to extensive Sondheim materials, including digital interviews and previously unseen works, enhancing scholarly exploration of the legendary composer's legacy.
MediaDigital and Print PublishingComputers and InternetEducation Stephen SondheimLibrary of CongressMusic DivisionResearch GuidePerforming ArtsArchivesDigital ResourcesU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Blog Explores Music Authenticity Through Anime 'Carole & Tuesday'
A Library of Congress guest blog connects the anime "Carole & Tuesday" to American popular music, exploring how institutions preserve and define musical authenticity, and highlighting cross-cultural exchange during AAPI Heritage Month.
EntertainmentMediaWorldMusicFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial IssuesAsia Carole & TuesdayLibrary of CongressAuthenticityShinichirō WatanabeJoni MitchellAAPI Heritage MonthU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Unveils Digital Experience in Muskogee, Oklahoma
The Library of Congress and Eastern Oklahoma Library System launched “Memories in the Current” in Muskogee on May 16. This immersive digital experience blends local memories with historical accounts, part of the LOCal initiative.
MediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressEastern Oklahoma Library SystemMuskogeeMemories in the CurrentDigital ExperienceLOCal initiativePublic LibrariesU.S. Library of Congress
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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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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Late May 2026
The U.S. Library of Congress's Congress.gov platform highlighted the most-viewed bills for the week of May 24, 2026, including legislation on obesity, digital assets, and education, reflecting public interest in diverse policy areas.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationSocial IssuesReal EstateEurope Congress.govLibrary of CongressLegislationObesityDigital AssetsBorder SecurityVeteransU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Uncovers First Piece Performed in Coolidge Auditorium
After a century, researchers have identified J.S. Bach’s BWV 715 as the inaugural work in the Coolidge Auditorium, revealing the thoughtful programming that blended tradition and innovation for the Library of Congress concert series.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingFederal Government J.S. BachCoolidge AuditoriumLibrary of CongressMusic HistoryConcert SeriesCarl EngelLynnwood FarnamU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress to Host June Celebration of American Fashion and Jazz
The Library of Congress will celebrate 250 years of American fashion and the legacy of jazz throughout June, featuring trivia, a costume ball, sneaker culture discussions, and a performance by Stanley Clarke.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentMusicEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Library of CongressAmerican FashionJazzCostume BallSneaker CultureStanley ClarkeKaren ChiltonU.S. Library of Congress
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Rosanne Cash's "The Wheel" Joins National Recording Registry, Creating Historic Father-Daughter Duo
Rosanne Cash's 1993 album "The Wheel" is inducted into the National Recording Registry, making her and father Johnny Cash the first father-daughter duo honored. The Library of Congress preserves her deeply personal work.
EntertainmentMediaMusicEducation Rosanne CashNational Recording RegistryThe WheelJohnny CashLibrary of CongressPreservationU.S. Library of Congress
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Bill S.4530 Proposes Capitol Police Retirement Age Increase
A new bill, S.4530, presented to the President, seeks to amend federal code to authorize an increase in the retirement age for Capitol Police members. This legislative update comes from the U.S. Library of Congress.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and LaborSocial Issues S.4530Capitol PoliceRetirement AgeLegislationU.S. CongressLibrary of CongressPublic PolicyU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress to Preserve Digital Collections in America250 Time Capsule Using Synthetic DNA
The Library of Congress will contribute synthetic DNA encoded with digitized collections to the America250 Time Capsule in Philadelphia this July, utilizing cutting-edge molecular data storage for 250 years of preservation.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetNanotechnologyFederal GovernmentEducation Library of CongressAmerica250 Time CapsuleSynthetic DNAMolecular Data StorageDigital PreservationPhiladelphiaHistorical CollectionsU.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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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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Library of Congress Highlights Jewish Contributions to American Revolution
The Library of Congress reveals how Jewish communities, especially from Sint Eustatius, provided crucial support to American revolutionaries, including the "first salute" and vital supplies, shaping the new nation's history.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Jewish American Heritage MonthAmerican RevolutionSint EustatiusLibrary of CongressColonial HistoryLaura Arnold LeibmanGeorge WashingtonU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Mid-May 2026
The Library of Congress's most-viewed bills for the week of May 17, 2026, highlight public interest in legislation covering obesity treatment, digital asset clarity, veterans' compensation, and combating organized retail crime.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceFinancial MarketsAgricultureSocial Issues Library of CongressLegislationU.S. CongressObesityDigital AssetsVeterans' AffairsRetail CrimeU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Adds Iconic Albums to National Recording Registry
The National Recording Registry will induct works by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Go-Go’s, Vince Gill, Weezer, Chaka Khan, and "Chicago" in 2026. These selections are recognized as defining sounds of history and culture by the Library of Congress.
EntertainmentMediaMusicEducationSocial Issues National Recording RegistryLibrary of CongressTaylor SwiftBeyoncéThe Go-Go'sCultureU.S. Library of Congress
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National Recording Registry Inducts Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Weezer, and More
The 2026 National Recording Registry adds 25 diverse recordings, from Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Weezer and the Ali-Frazier fight. This year's class spans 70 years of American sound, celebrating cultural heritage and fan favorites.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial Issues National Recording RegistryLibrary of CongressBeyoncéTaylor SwiftWeezerAmerican HeritageU.S. Library of Congress
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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 Releases Most-Viewed Bills for the Week of May 3, 2026
The Library of Congress has published its weekly list of the most-viewed bills for the week of May 3, 2026. The top ten includes legislation focused on obesity treatment, national security, appropriations, and border security funding.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyAgricultureMedical ScienceTransportationIsrael Law, Gov't & PoliticsLegislationLibrary of CongressCongress.govAppropriationsNational SecurityHealthcare PolicyU.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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John James Audubon, Pioneering Bird Artist, Remembered on Anniversary of Death
Remembering John James Audubon, the naturalist and artist whose detailed depictions of North American birds inspired conservation efforts and continue to be celebrated.
MediaEnvironmentCanadaHaitiDigital and Print PublishingEducationGeneral Politics John James AudubonOrnithologyNaturalistArtistThe Birds of AmericaConservationLibrary of CongressU.S. Library of Congress
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The Contentious History of the Ice Cream Cone
Multiple people lay claim to inventing the ice cream cone around 1904. The Library of Congress provides digital resources to explore the history of ice cream and its cultural impact.
BusinessEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentHistoryFoodReligionMedia Ice Cream ConeSt. Louis World’s FairThomas JeffersonDigital CollectionsFood HistoryInventionLibrary of CongressU.S. Library of Congress
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19th-Century Mexico Through the Eyes of an American Artist
The Library of Congress has published the journals of artist Benajah Jay Antrim, documenting his 1849 journey across Mexico. The collection includes sketches and observations of Mexican life.
WorldMediaPolitics and GovernmentHistoryMexico Benajah Jay AntrimLibrary of CongresstravelarttranscriptionU.S. Library of Congress
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Chronicling America Adds Declaration of Independence Printings
Chronicling America has updated its database with newly-digitized newspapers from contributors to the National Digital Newspaper Program, including issues printing the Declaration of Independence.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHistoryGeneral Politics Chronicling AmericaNational Digital Newspaper ProgramDeclaration of IndependenceAmerican GazetteBoston GazetteVirginia GazetteLibrary of CongressU.S. Library of Congress
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William Kennoch: The Ace Counterfeit Detective of the Post-Civil War Era
Discover the story of William “Bill” Kennoch, a top counterfeit detective in the chaotic post-Civil War era, who combatted widespread currency fraud.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaLegal William KennochU.S. Secret ServicecounterfeitingCivil WarLibrary of CongressDora Kennochlaw enforcementU.S. Library of Congress