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May 13, 2013 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Sailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington, D.C.

Today in History–May 13–the Library of Congress features Arlington National Cemetery. On this day in 1864 a Confederate prisoner of war was buried on the grounds of Arlington House in Virginia, on the Potomac River opposite Washington, D.C. Today, the cemetery is the final resting place for soldiers from every war in which the United States has participated, including the American Revolution and each year Memorial Day is honored by placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns. In … [Read more...]

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Today in History–May 30–the Library of Congress features Memorial Day, first celebrated on this day in 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery, where both Confederate and Union soldiers were buried. Learn more about this national day of observance celebrating those who died in defense of the United States by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more related primary sources. Featured Image: Memorial Day (from Puck magazine) Memorial … [Read more...]

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May 14, 2012 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Illustrated political chart, a cartoon of American politics and the Tapeworm Party

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September 21, 2011 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–September 21–the Library of Congress features the beginning of publication of the nation's first daily newspaper, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, on this day in 1784. Prior to 1784 the newspaper's publisher, John Dunlap, had published a weekly newspaper. Dunlap's shop had also printed the first broadside copies of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Continuing to serve the changing needs of the government, Dunlap and his partner David Claypoole … [Read more...]

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August 15, 2011 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

The American Red Cross wants clothes to send over-seas to Belgium and Northern France

The Teaching with Library of Congress blog provides some great primary source teaching ideas related to supporting the troops, focusing in on wartime clothing drives. You might also be interested in taking a look at these related teaching resources and World War I primary source posters. On The Homefront - For Teachers Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures: 1913-1919 - For Teachers The Stars and Stripes: The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918-1919 - For … [Read more...]

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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 [...]

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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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