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Historic Moments: Jefferson's Birth and a New Flag

13 Apr 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

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.

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The Contentious History of the Ice Cream Cone

23 Jul 2025 8:01 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

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.

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