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Today in History: Norway

May 17, 2013 by PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–May 17–the Library of Congress features Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on this date in commemoration of the 1814 adoption of Norway's constitution. Learn more about this Northern European country and Norwegian Americans by visiting the Today in History section and clicking the links below to access related primary sources. Glad Syttonde Mai! Celebration of the Bicentenary of the Norwegian Constitution In Custodia Legis blog post, May 15, 2014 Norway country profile … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Kentucky Derby

May 17, 2012 by PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–May 17–the Library of Congress features the Kentucky Derby, first run on this day in 1875. The oldest thoroughbred horse race in the United States, this famous event held at Churchill Downs in Kentucky was begun by Meriwether Lewis Clark, child of William Clark who named his son after his exploration partner Meriwether Lewis. Learn more about the race and and the state of Kentucky by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary source … [Read more...]

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