Today in History–May 16–the Library of Congress features presidential impeachments. On this day in 1868, the U.S. Senate failed by one vote to convict President Andrew Johnson of "high crimes and misdemeanors," under the eleventh article of impeachment. The second trial of a U.S. president—President Bill Clinton—on articles of impeachment occurred in January and February of 1999. Learn more about these presidential impeachment trials by visiting the Today in History section, … [Read more...]
Today in History–February 21–the Library of Congress features China. On this date in 1972 President Richard Nixon began an eight-day visit to China. Nixon was the first U.S. president to visit the People’s Republic of China since its founding in 1949. Find out more a bit more about U.S.-Chinese relations by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary sources related to this Asian nation. Learn more, too, about Richard Nixon. China … [Read more...]
Today in History–February 18–the Library of Congress features Columbus, Georgia. On this date in 1917, future literary star Carson McCullers was born. Learn more about the city and state that influenced Carson McCullers writing by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to thousands of primary sources related to the city of Columbus and the state of Georgia. Columbus, Georgia Columbus maps Columbus books & … [Read more...]
Today in History–February 18–the Library of Congress features Charleston, South Carolina, which surrendered control to Union forces on this date in 1865. Learn more about this southern city and the state that played a leading role in the events leading up to the Civil War by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to thousands of primary sources related to Charleston and the state of South Carolina. Charleston maps Charleston sheet … [Read more...]
Today in History–January 22–the Library of Congress features the Florida Keys. On on this day in 1912, the Florida East Coast Railway connected the island of Key West with the Florida mainland. After a 1935 hurricane damaged the line, the Overseas Highway built on the foundation of the old railroad bed. The current system of dozens of bridges connecting the Florida Keys to the mainland is one of the longest over-water roads in the world. Find out more by visiting the Today in … [Read more...]
New Year's images New Year's sheet music Portuguese New Year's Songs New Year's books & articles Select historic newspaper articles: New Year's Select historic newspaper articles: Mummer's New Year Parade (modern-day Mummer's Parade info) Front-page newspaper coverage: December 31, 1912 Front-page newspaper coverage: January 1, 1913 … [Read more...]
Today in History–December 24–the Library of Congress features the famous poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" penned by Clement C. Moore on this day in 1822. Today the poem is best known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Find out more about Moore and his famous tale by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access primary sources related to Santa Claus and Christmas. A reprint of the first publication of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (c. … [Read more...]
Today in History–December 12–the Library of Congress features founding father John Jay, born on this day in 1745. Jay had a long, full political career including president of the Continental Congress, author of several Federalist Papers, and first Supreme Court Justice of the United States. Learn more about John Jay by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access related primary sources. John Jay correspondence John Jay books & articles John … [Read more...]
Today in History–December 11–the Library of Congress features the boll weevil, a cotton crop destroying insect which was honored by the town of Enterprise, Alabama on this day in 1919. Why? Because although the pest devastated the area's cotton fields, residents were forced to end their dependence on cotton and to pursue mixed farming and manufacturing and the town thrived. Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources … [Read more...]
Today in History–December 10–the Library of Congress features Wyoming, which granted women the right to vote on this day in 1869 while still a U.S. territory. Three months later the first women jurors reported for duty in Laramie, attracting international attention. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to learn more about the culture and history of this trailblazing state full of natural beauty and resources. Wyoming stories from … [Read more...]
Library of Congress Magazine March/April 2013 Features Queen of the Movies Actress, producer, entrepreneur and superstar: Mary Pickford influenced the direction of American cinema from its early days. A Photo Dialogue A unique online partnership has brought historical photos to a broad audience, helped the Library solve curatorial mysteries and sparked thoughtful discussion. Supporting Congress [...]
Curator description: Bernard Brussel-Smith studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and the New School for Social Research in New York. During the 1940s and 1950s, Brussel-Smith established himself as America’s foremost wood engraver. In this scene from Hamlet, Polonius, chief minister of the evil King Claudius, gives advice to his [...]
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