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Loc: Today in History: March 8: Susan B. Anthony Makes a Statement
This article details Susan B. Anthony's speech to the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives on March 8, 1884 about women's right to vote. Includes a portrait of the activist and quotes from her speech.
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Loc: Virtual Tours
Explore the different halls of the great Library of Congress from the click of a mouse through this virtual tour. Highlights of the history of each room are included.
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Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: Women and the War Effort
Find out why women were recruited to join the American Expeditionary Forces in in France. Read sections from The Stars and Stripes extolling women and womanhood during World War I.
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Loc: America's Story: Equal Status of Jewish Americans
This 3-page article provides a general overview of George Washington recognizing the equal status of Jewish Americans in 1790.
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U.s. Copyright Office: Copyright Law of the u.s.a.
This site, presented by the Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office, contains links to the text of the U.S. Copyright Law, updated to April 2000. The information is very in-depth on the subject.
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Loc: Today in History: September 2: The Rock Springs Massacre
Scroll down through this American Memory's Today in History to the Rock Springs Massacre. Find a brief description of what happened to the Chinese mine workers on that day in Wyoming, and the aftermath. Included are links to photographs...
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Loc: Freedom's Fortress: Loc, 1939 1953
This tells the history of the Library of Congress during a particularly important period, from 1939 to 1953.
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Loc: California History Collection: Spanish California
This site from the Library of Congress contains great, but somewhat brief, information on Spanish California. The text is about three paragraphs long, but has great information on the early Spanish settlers of California.
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Loc: Librarian of Congress Appoints New Poet Laureate
Learn about poet Louise Gluck, appointed in 2003 as the United States Poet Laureate by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, and her books of poetry. Also discover the duties of this annually bestowed title and learn about how the...
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Loc: America's Story: The Panic of 1857 Began
America's Story provides a brief, two page article on the Panic of 1857. Two pictures are also given along with a timeline of events both before and after the Panic of 1857.
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Loc: America's Story: Reformer Grace Abbott
America's Story site gives brief story of Grace Abbott, Chief of the Children's Bureau of the Department of Labor.
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Loc: America's Story: First American Cotton Mill
This 4-page article provides an overview of the first American cotton mill put into operation in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the history of textile industry.
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Loc: America's Story: The Homestead Act Went Into Effect
This 4-page article discusses the Homestead Act of 1862 and its effects.
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Loc: America's Story: 24th Amendment Ends Poll Tax
This 2-page article provides a brief explanation of the Poll Tax and the eventual Amendment that abolished it.
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Loc: America's Story: Arizona Became a New Territory
This 2-page article provides information about how Arizona became a new territory on February 24, 1863, and the corresponding silver and gold rush that encompassed the area.
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Loc: America's Story: The Metropolitan Opera House Opens
A part of America's Story on the Gilded Age: gives brief information on the Metropolitan Opera House, and opera houses in general.
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Loc: America's Story: Capturing the Memories
American's Story--produced by the Library of Congress--profiles George Eastman's Brownie camera by Kodak, the first truly portable camera for the masses.
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Loc: America's Story: Library of Congress Bicentennial
The Library of Congress celebrates its bicentennial. This article looks at the Library's bicentennial birthday party, held inside and outside the Thomas Jefferson Building, celebrated the achievements of Americans everywhere.
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Loc: America's Story: America at Play: Jackie Robinson
Illustrated remembrance of Jackie Robinson, who broke the decades-old barrier against African Americans in the major leagues when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945.
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Loc: America's Story: The Wonderful Waltz
Did you ever wonder how to dance the waltz? Use this site to learn some simple techniques and rhythms to help you dance the waltz.
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Loc: America's Story: San Francisco Earthquake
The 1906 earthquake in San Fransisco nearly wipes out the city. Read and view footage and information of this catastrophic event.
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Loc: The Father of American Animation
American cartoon animation owes its beginnings to British-born filmmaker J. Stuart Blackton, who combined drawings and stop-motion photography to create animated short films.
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Loc: America's Story: Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was adopted to protect each United States citizen's rights. Learn about how the Bill of Rights was formed and the protections it guarantees to Americans.
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Loc: America's Story: Stonewall Jackson
"Stonewall" Jackson, a famous Confederate general, got his nickname during the Civil War. This site tells the story with photographs.