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Library of Congress Adds Historic Providence Morning Star to Digital Archive
The U.S. Library of Congress has added the historic Providence Morning Star newspaper (1873-1877, 1886) to its Chronicling America digital collection, offering researchers access to its evolving editorial stance from independent to Republican.
MediaPolitics and Government U.S. Library of CongressChronicling AmericaProvidence Morning StarNational Digital Newspaper ProgramRhode IslandNewspaper DigitizationHistory
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Library of Congress Highlights Key September 8 Historical Events
The Library of Congress highlights September 8 in history, featuring the inaugural National Book Festival in 2001, the deadly 1900 Galveston hurricane, and the 1903 chartering of the Quarry Workers' International Union of North America.
MediaWeatherBusinessDisastersDigital and Print PublishingEducationGeneral WeatherEmployment and Labor National Book FestivalGalveston HurricaneLibrary of CongressLabor UnionsHistoryLaura BushJames BillingtonU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Early September 2026
The Library of Congress's latest list of most-viewed bills for the week of September 6, 2026, highlights public interest in drug safety, appropriations, national defense, and resolutions condemning socialism.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyMedical ScienceGeneral Politics US CongressLegislationBillsLibrary of CongressAppropriationsNational DefenseSocialismU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress, Smithsonian Launch AI Initiative for Historical Discovery
The Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institution unveil 'Revolution Crossroads,' an AI initiative for the 2026 American Semiquincentennial. It explores how artificial intelligence can unlock new historical discoveries and enhance research within their extensive collections.
Science & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressSmithsonian InstitutionHistoryRevolution CrossroadsAmerican SemiquincentennialResearchU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Launches Online 9/11 Responder Accounts
The Library of Congress has launched an online collection of nearly 500 first-hand accounts from 9/11 responders. These video interviews and transcripts document their experiences, health impacts, and lives, marking the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.
Politics and GovernmentMediaConflictFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesEducation Library of Congress9/11Oral HistoriesFirst RespondersOnline CollectionWorld Trade CenterAnniversaryU.S. Library of Congress
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Historical Milestones Mark September 4
September 4 marks historical events: the 1781 founding of Los Angeles by Governor Felipe de Neve, the 1846 birth of architect Daniel Hudson Burnham, and a 1949 Paul Robeson concert near Peekskill, New York, which was followed by violence.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState Governments HistoryLos AngelesArchitectureMusicFelipe de NeveDaniel Hudson BurnhamPaul RobesonU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Updates with Key Bills Presented to President
The Library of Congress updated Congress.gov with three bills presented to the President: the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, and a bill to remove land restrictions in Paducah, Kentucky.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyGeneral Politics LegislationCongress.govFederal Disaster Tax ReliefGovernment SpendingLand UsePaducah, KentuckyDoug LaMalfaU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Acquires New Welsh Symphony for Collections
The Library of Congress has acquired "Symffoni'r Môr Mawr," a new symphony from Wales by Katie Jenkins, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. An excerpt premiered Sept. 1, and the score now joins the Library's music collections.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentWorldMusicEducationFederal GovernmentEurope Library of CongressWalesKatie JenkinsSymphonyAmerican IndependenceCoolidge AuditoriumU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Acquires New Welsh Symphony for Collections
The Library of Congress has added "Symffoni'r Môr Mawr," a new symphony from Wales by Katie Jenkins, to its collections. This gift marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrating cultural bonds and shared values.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMediaWorldFederal GovernmentMusicDigital and Print PublishingEuropeEducation Library of CongressWalesKatie JenkinsSymffoni'r Môr MawrAmerican IndependenceCultural ExchangeU.S. Library of Congress
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House Resolution Seeks Constitutional Amendment for Nine-Justice Supreme Court
H.J.Res.1 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Supreme Court with nine justices. This resolution, introduced by the House, seeks to permanently define the court's composition, addressing a long-standing debate on its size.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentCongressLegalGeneral Politics H.J.Res.1Supreme CourtConstitutional AmendmentHouse Joint ResolutionJudiciaryLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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House to Consider Bills on Mineral Production, Whale Protection, and Higher Education
The House of Representatives will consider legislation on mineral production, North Atlantic right whale protections, and higher education funding. A resolution condemning socialism and rules for suspending motions are also on the agenda for September 1, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationGeneral PoliticsCongressEconomyEnvironment U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationMineral ProductionNorth Atlantic Right WhaleHigher EducationSocialismIsraelU.S. Library of Congress
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House Bills Address Technical Amendments to U.S. Code
The U.S. House is advancing several bills to make technical amendments, update statutory references, and improve various titles of the United States Code, with all measures slated for completion by August 31, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentCongressLegal U.S. House of RepresentativesUnited States CodeTechnical AmendmentsStatutory ReferencesLegislationGovernmentLawU.S. Library of Congress
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House Considers Bills on US Code Amendments and Trade Crime Protection
The House is reviewing H.R.4523 for technical code amendments and H.R.1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026, to safeguard domestic sectors.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentTradeLegalEmployment and Labor House of RepresentativesLegislationUS CodeTrade CrimesAmerican IndustryLabor ProtectionCongress.govU.S. Library of Congress
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Kluge Center Fellowships Open for Applications at Library of Congress
The Library of Congress's Kluge Center is accepting applications for paid research fellowships in humanities and social sciences, including digital studies and health and spirituality, with a deadline of September 15, 2026.
EducationScience & TechnologyHealthFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial Issues Kluge CenterLibrary of CongressFellowshipsResearchHumanitiesSocial SciencesDigital StudiesU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Late August
The Library of Congress's Congress.gov platform highlights top-viewed bills for the week of August 30, 2026, covering defense, drug safety, digital assets, and border security, reflecting diverse public interest in current legislation.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressMedical ScienceFinancial MarketsMilitary Library of CongressCongress.govLegislationDefenseDrug SafetyDigital AssetsBorder SecurityU.S. Library of Congress
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Hurricane Katrina Made Landfall in Louisiana
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 storm with 145 m.p.h. winds, made landfall near Buras, Louisiana. It then headed north towards New Orleans and Mississippi.
WeatherAgricultureDisastersGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Hurricane KatrinaBurasLouisianaNew OrleansMississippiCategory 4Natural DisasterU.S. Library of Congress
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Historic August 28th Dates Mark Key Civil Rights and Suffrage Protests
On August 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands marched in Washington, D.C., for civil rights. Decades earlier, on the same date in 1917, suffragists were arrested picketing the White House, advocating for women's right to vote.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegal March on WashingtonSuffragistsWashington D.C.Lincoln MemorialCivil RightsWomen's SuffrageU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Awards 2026-2027 Stereoscopic Research Fellowships
Jennifer Marine and Nisarg Patel have been awarded 2026-2027 National Stereoscopic Association Research Fellowships by the Library of Congress to conduct original research in stereoscopy and photography history.
MediaEducationScience & TechnologyDigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Library of CongressNational Stereoscopic AssociationResearch FellowshipsJennifer MarineNisarg PatelStereoscopyPhotographyU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Extends Free Monthly Family Days Through 2026
The Library of Congress is extending its free monthly Saturday Family Days until December 2026. These events in the Thomas Jefferson Building offer collections-based activities, exhibitions, and expert interactions for families, celebrating various cultural themes.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressFamily EventsWashington D.C.Free ActivitiesAmerican FolklifeBenjamin FranklinExhibitionsU.S. Library of Congress
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Dolly Parton, Literacy Champion and Library Friend, Dies
Country music legend Dolly Parton, a tireless advocate for children's literacy, has died. Her Imagination Library received a top Library of Congress honor, and she famously donated its 100 millionth book there in 2018.
EntertainmentMediaEducationDigital and Print PublishingMusicSocial Issues Dolly PartonImagination LibraryLibrary of CongressChildren's LiteracyDavid M. Rubenstein PrizeCountry MusicPhilanthropyU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Reveals Top-Viewed Bills for Late August 2026
The Library of Congress's latest report shows high public interest in the SAFE Drugs Act, National Defense Authorization Acts, and Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, among others, for the week of August 23, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Congress.govLegislationSAFE Drugs ActNational DefenseDigital AssetsU.S. CongressPublic InterestU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Spotlights Podcasts, Folklife, and Music in September Events
The U.S. Library of Congress's "Live! At the Library" series in September will feature a live podcast recording with Ken Jennings, the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center exhibition, and a concert hosted by Natalie Merchant.
MediaEntertainmentDigital and Print PublishingMusicEducationSocial Issues Library of CongressLive! At the LibraryPodcastsAmerican Folklife CenterExhibitionsConcertsNatalie MerchantU.S. Library of Congress
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Gil Evans Music Manuscripts Now Available at Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has opened the Gil Evans Music Manuscripts for research. This collection highlights the work of the acclaimed jazz arranger, offering insights into his creative process and collaborations with artists like Miles Davis.
EntertainmentMediaMusicEducationDigital and Print Publishing Gil EvansLibrary of CongressMusic ManuscriptsJazzArrangementsPerforming ArtsU.S. Library of Congress
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Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Launches "Words Bridging Worlds" National Tour
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze begins his "Words Bridging Worlds" national tour in September, encouraging Americans to engage with and translate foreign language poetry through workshops and public readings.
EntertainmentMediaEducation Arthur SzePoet LaureateWords Bridging WorldsPoetryTranslationNational TourQueens CollegeU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Mid-August 2026
Congress.gov's latest report shows a diverse range of legislative interest for the week of August 16, 2026, with bills on drugs, national defense, digital assets, and border security capturing public attention.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical Science Congress.govLegislationDrug PolicyNational DefenseDigital AssetsBorder SecurityPublic InterestU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Magazine Unveils New Experimental Gallery "The Source"
The Library of Congress Magazine's new issue highlights "The Source," an experimental research gallery for young people. It also features rediscovered film, Yosemite images, a bark book of magic, and America's first bestseller, "Charlotte Temple."
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEducationDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentFilm and TVSocial Issues Library of CongressThe SourceLibrary of Congress MagazineExperimental Research GalleryCharlotte TempleBatak MagicYosemiteU.S. Library of Congress
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U.S. Appeals Court Grants Switzerland Immunity in Credit Suisse-UBS Merger Case
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled Switzerland immune from liability for its role in the Credit Suisse-UBS merger. The court found Switzerland's actions did not meet the "commercial activity" exception under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, dismissing a bondholder lawsuit.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEconomyBankingLegalFederal Government SwitzerlandCredit SuisseUBSU.S. Court of AppealsForeign Sovereign Immunities Actbank mergerbondholdersU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Celebrates Folklife Center's 50th Anniversary with New Exhibition
The Library of Congress will preview "Alive in Many Hands," an exhibition marking the American Folklife Center's 50th anniversary. Opening September 17, it highlights traditions like music and foodways, preserved from the Center's collections.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues Library of CongressAmerican Folklife CenterExhibitionCultural TraditionsFolklifeAnniversaryHeritageU.S. Library of Congress
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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Early August 2026
The U.S. Library of Congress's Congress.gov platform highlights the most-viewed bills for the week of August 9, 2026, covering topics from national defense and digital assets to drug safety and college sports.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyMilitaryEurope Congress.govLegislationHouse of RepresentativesSenateNational Defense Authorization ActDigital Asset Market Clarity ActSAFE Drugs ActU.S. Library of Congress
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Senate Resolution Honors 1960 Missouri Tigers Football Team
The U.S. Senate introduced S.Res.833, recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for their undefeated season, Orange Bowl win, and claim to the National Championship, highlighting their historic legacy.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducation University of Missouri Tigers1960 National ChampionshipOrange BowlSenate ResolutionCollege FootballU.S. SenateSports RecognitionU.S. Library of Congress