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- Fans of Historic Music Praise Library of Congress Online JukeboxThe U.S. Library of Congress launched its National Jukebox last week. Even with 10,000 different recordings available for free, it only touches upon the number of 78s available. Still, music historians like Mike "Mac" Cumella laud it for what it is.
Hawk in Library of CongressHawk sightings around the D.C. area.
The Library of Congress is Everyone's LibraryThe founding fathers recognized the need for a library for Congress, but could not have imagined the collection of over 144 million items housed in three buildings with exhibits for everyone, from pop culture to the Gutenberg Bible.- The Library of Congress Would Not Lie About AdoptionWhen I found out that my book was going to represent the Library of Congress Authorities and Subject Heading sector, I did not know it would contradict the pro quo.
Five Largest Libraries in the United StatesThe largest libraries in the United States contain tens of millions of volumes. Here are five of the largest, including the largest library in the world.- Veterans - Tell Your Story and Make History Come to LifeAll Veterans and Civilians who were connected with the many wars this Country has been involved in need to read this and if they have a story to tell, which almost all of you do, contact your local Congressman to participate in the Historical Event.
Library of Congress Acquires Twitter ArchiveShould the Library of Congress preserve the tweets you have been sending for the past three or four years? If you own a Twitter account, your tweets are now part of history. So, what did you leave behind for the next generations?
The Library of CongressHow has adoption changed? So much that a Denver Library Cataloger read a little known book that caused him to seek out change in the Library of Congress. It was the self-published work of a Pueblo author. I am an Unknown Father.
Vote for Classic MoviesVote for classic movies at the Library of Congress National Film Registry. It is not just an opinion poll. Your vote helps support film preservation efforts. This is a guide to voting and viewing these classic films.- Recent and Present Exhibits at the Library of CongressThe Library of Congress has over 130 million items. Find out more of what's in recent exhibits here.
- Library of Congress Names 2008 Film RegistryTwenty five American films, including "Terminator," "Deliverance," and "Sgt. York" have been named to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.
Library of Congress Collection Features Color Photos from 1930s-40sThe Library of Congress offers a beautiful collection of early color photographs from the 1930s and 40s on photo sharing site Flikr. Over 1,600 photos detail life in America during that time.- Law Library of Congress Offers Links to Usefull Free Legal InformationThe Law Library of Congress is an excellent source of legal information for those who just have a question or two about the law.....
- Library of Congress Veterans History Project - Make a ContributionThe United States Library of Congress is conducting the Veterans History Project. The project is in place to collect personal interviews and other documents from veterans in order to preserve each of these veterans' personal stories of wars in which they served.
My Experience at the Library of CongressRegistrations, multiple desks and a lot of getting lost- "Jersey Rules" Adoption AttorneysWhat happens when cast aspersions are grossly inaccurate? Children of the World Adoption Agency found out the hard way. On the other hand, a Kendall Park, New Jersey adoption attorney swam away to swim another day.
- Veterans History ProjectWhat the Veterans History Project is, and how you can take part.
- An Adoption Law Challenge to Harvard Law SchoolHow can the Library of Congress be so bias in the displaying of facts in adoption law? Or is this a reflection on our society?
- National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Library of CongressThe national book festival hosted by the library of congress supports the joys of reading. Author meet and greets for free and book signings.
A Nation of ReadersA short overview of the 6th Annual National Book Festival on the National Mall
Voices of War by Tom Weiner Gives First-Hand Accounts of Front LineForget movies. Forget fiction books. You want to know what it was like to face fire, read Voices of War. The soldiers themselves tell their stories, and bring you right into their lives. Next time Memorial Day comes around, think about what it means.
