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Library of Congress

Loc: Statesman Robert R. Livingston

For Students 3rd - 8th
Documents many of the important events in the life of Statesman Robert R. Livingston. Outlines his accomplishments, and provides two photographs and and an illustration of important pieces.
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Loc: See, Hear, and Sing Animation

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Library of Congress takes a look at the wacky world of cartoons, beginning with George Melies, who demonstrated that objects could be animated in film with a series of drawings, each drawn with slight changes.
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Library of Congress

Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Library of Congress

Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Students 3rd - 8th
The life of American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is briefly highlighted on this site from the Library of Congress. Features a portrait of Longfellow, as well as two photos of his homes in Massachusetts and Maine.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: James Monroe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fascinating look at the life of President James Monroe, and his impact on history. Provides brief articles, portraits, as well as photos of documents from the archives of The Library of Congress.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Fortifications Built During the Siege

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief overview of the structures and monuments constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Features historical photographs of these men, as well as two of their major accomplishments.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson's Library Is Purchased

For Students 3rd - 8th
When the first Library of Congress was destroyed by the British, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library as a replacement. This site presents a brief overview of these events, and includes photos and a portrait.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The First Official Memorial Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of America's first Memorial Day, celebrated in 1868. Includes historical photographs.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Frederick Law Olmstead

For Students 3rd - 8th
Landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, created Central Park, and helped with the preservation of Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Discover this brief description of his life and work, and click through Olmsted's portrait...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Lewis and Clark

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a trip with Lewis and Clark with this fascinating site. Provides several brief articles, portraits, and photos of actual historical pieces from The Library of Congress' collection.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Matthew Brady

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of Matthew Brady, an Irish American who was a photographer in the Civil War.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Digital Collections: Browning's "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"

For Students 9th - 10th
View Browning's original collection of "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" in a digital format. Offered by the Library of Congress in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Digital Collections: "The Secret Garden"

For Students 9th - 10th
View this digital copy of "The Secret Garden" by Francis Hodgson Burnett in a scanned format from the Library of Congress' Rare Book Collection.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Digital Collections: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

For Students 9th - 10th
View this digital copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum in a scanned format from the Library of Congress' Rare Book Collection.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Digital Collections: The Raven

For Students 9th - 10th
View this digital copy of "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe in a scanned format from the Library of Congress' Rare Book Collection.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Digital Collections: A Christmas Carol

For Students 9th - 10th
A digital version of A Christmas Carol is displayed.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Digital Collections: A Child's Garden of Verses

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A digital book of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson is displayed on this site.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Transition From Renaissance Dance to Baroque Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of dance in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It includes the changes dance forms underwent, description of English Country Dance.
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Perspectives

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress collection of books, pamphlets, and photographs that are tied together for a special presentation "The Progress of a People." Proceed through the three sessions: Segregation and Violence, Solving the Race Problem, and...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Primary Documents in American History: United States Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A compendium of primary resources that are valuable pieces of American history, as well as exhibitions, teaching resources, and bibliographies. Together, this site is a goldmine of materials for studying constitutional history.
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Library of Congress

Loc: An American Ballroom Companion:dance Instruction Manuals (1490 1920)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress has over 200 original dance manuals from 1490 to 1920. This resource includes essays and treatises on etiquette, dance theory and history, theatrical dance, music for the dance, and more.
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Loc: Life of the People: Realistic Prints & Drawings

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of American prints and drawings from 1912-1948 indicating a sympathy for the condition of working people.
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Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...