Tag: u_s_library_of_congress
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Historic May 10: Transcontinental Railroad Completed, Jefferson Davis Captured
May 10 marks two pivotal historical events: the 1869 completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, and the 1865 capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis by Union troops in Georgia.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTransportationMilitary Transcontinental RailroadGolden SpikeJefferson DavisCivil WarPromontory SummitUtah TerritoryGeorgiaU.S. Library of Congress
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May 8: A Day of Historical Milestones
May 8 marks significant historical events, including General Zachary Taylor's 1846 victory in the Mexican-American War and Dr. John S. Pemberton's 1886 sale of the first Coca-Cola in Atlanta.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitary Zachary TaylorMexican-American WarPalo AltoResaca de la PalmaJohn S. PembertonCoca-ColaAtlantaU.S. Library of Congress
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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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United States: President Signs Law Making It Easier to Recover Nazi-Looted Artwork United States: President Signs Law Making It Easier to Recover Nazi-Looted Artwork
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEurope U.S. Library of Congress
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Today in History - May 6
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryEducation U.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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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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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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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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March 4: A Pivotal Date in US Presidential Inaugurations and Idaho's Creation
March 4th marked the traditional Inauguration Day for US presidents until 1937, and also the date President Lincoln signed the act creating Idaho Territory.
Politics and GovernmentMedia Presidential InaugurationMarch 4Idaho TerritoryAbraham LincolnAndrew JacksonTwentieth AmendmentUS HistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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Mount Rainier National Park Established in 1899
President McKinley signed legislation creating Mount Rainier National Park, a 365-square-mile area of forests and alpine scenery, on March 2, 1899.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironment Mount Rainier National ParkNational ParksJohn MuirPresident William McKinleyConservationWashingtonNaturalistU.S. Library of Congress
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Joseph Jefferson, Renowned Comic Actor, Dies in 1905
Joseph Jefferson, celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Rip Van Winkle, passed away in 1905. His career spanned decades, making him a prominent figure in 19th-century American theater.
EntertainmentMedia Joseph JeffersonRip Van WinkleAmerican theater19th centuryactorPalm BeachOur American CousinU.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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Emma Goldman's Activism and Arrests Highlighted
Anarchist Emma Goldman's 1916 arrest for advocating birth control is detailed, alongside her lifelong fight for free speech, labor rights, and women's liberation.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMediaRussiaCanadaGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborLegalEducation Emma GoldmanAnarchismBirth ControlComstock ActFree SpeechLabor MovementFeminismU.S. Library of Congress
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France and U.S. Forge Alliance in 1778
On February 6, 1778, France and the United States signed pivotal treaties, establishing a commercial and military alliance that recognized American independence and united them against Great Britain.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEuropeTrade Treaty of AllianceTreaty of Amity and CommerceAmerican RevolutionFranceBenjamin FranklinMarquis de LafayetteU.S. Library of Congress
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ends Mexican War, Expands U.S. Territory
Signed on February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo concluded the Mexican War, ceding vast territories to the U.S. and establishing the Rio Grande as the border.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoMexican WarTerritorial ExpansionMexicoRio GrandeTreatyU.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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Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Visa Restrictions on U.S. Citizens in Response to U.S. Entry Bans
In a move based on reciprocity, Burkina Faso and Mali have announced reciprocal entry and visa restrictions for U.S. citizens, mirroring recent U.S. actions.
Politics and GovernmentWorldFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsTradeMilitary Burkina FasoMaliVisa RestrictionsReciprocityImmigrationInternational RelationsU.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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Truman's 'Fair Deal' and Civil Rights Initiatives Highlighted
On January 5, 1949, President Harry Truman outlined his 'Fair Deal' agenda, advocating for national health insurance and civil rights, building on his 1948 reelection victory.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMilitarySocial IssuesFederal GovernmentWhite HouseCongressEconomyEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsConservative PartyDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyOther PartiesEurope Harry S. TrumanFair DealCivil RightsState of the UnionExecutive OrdersNATOCold WarU.S. Library of Congress
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Dartmouth College Celebrates Charter Inviolability
Founded in 1769, Dartmouth College's charter was successfully defended by Daniel Webster in 1819, establishing it as a private entity protected from state regulation.
Politics and GovernmentEducationLegalSocial Issues Dartmouth CollegeDaniel WebsterJohn MarshallEleazar WheelockKing George IIIHanoverU.S. Library of Congress
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Charles River Labs Faces Securities Fraud Lawsuit
A U.S. Court of Appeals revived a securities fraud class action against Charles River Laboratories. The court found that allegations of misleading statements by the CEO were sufficient to proceed.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Charles River Laboratoriessecurities fraudclass action lawsuitU.S. Court of AppealsState Teachers Retirement System of Ohiocorporate lawU.S. Library of Congress
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US Congress Establishes Troops, Kennedy Enlists in Naval Reserve
On September 29, 1789, the US Congress acted to establish troops. In October 1941, John F. Kennedy became an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryFederal Government US CongressJohn F. KennedyNaval ReserveGovernmentLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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Allan Pinkerton: From Abolitionist to Detective Agency Founder
Learn about Allan Pinkerton, the founder of Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency, his role in uncovering an assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln, and his agency's involvement in labor disputes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHistorySocial IssuesLaw EnforcementEmployment and Labor Allan PinkertonPinkerton's National Detective AgencyUnderground RailroadAbraham LincolnCivil WarHaymarket RiotHomestead StrikeU.S. Library of Congress
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Eddie Palmieri, 'Sun of Latin Music,' Dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri, the pioneering Latin jazz musician and 10-time Grammy winner known as the “Sun of Latin Music”, has died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of innovation.
EntertainmentMusicSocial Issues Eddie PalmieriLatin MusicGrammy AwardJazzLa PerfectaNational Recording RegistryU.S. Library of Congress
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Union Navy's 1864 Victory at Mobile Bay Disrupts Confederate Supply Lines
In 1864, the Union navy captured Fort Morgan, Alabama, breaking Confederate dominance in the Gulf of Mexico after Adm. David Farragut exclaimed, “Damn the torpedoes!” and led his fleet to victory.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryHistory Civil WarUnion NavyConfederateFort MorganAlabamaDavid FarragutMilitary HistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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Fairs and Farmworkers: August 22 Marks Traditions and Labor Rights
August 22nd marks both the celebration of state and county fairs and the anniversary of the United Farm Workers' formation, highlighting American agricultural traditions and the fight for farmworkers' rights.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesAgricultureEmployment and LaborTradeEducationLaw Enforcement State FairUFWCesar ChavezDolores HuertaFarmworkersLabor UnionsChicano MovementU.S. Library of Congress