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Everyday Mysteries: Flowers come in different sizes, but want to know what is the largest flower in the world? Learn here: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/what-is-the-largest-flower-in-the-world/?loclr=fbloc
Everyday Mysteries: Flowers come in different sizes, but want to know what is the largest flower in the world? Learn here: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/what-is-the-largest-flower-in-the-world/?loclr=fbloc
Command Sgt. Major Rue Mayweather (U.S. Army, retired) was deployed to Iraq in 2004 at the same time as her son, Capt. Kenieth Mayweather. Rue is one of the participants in tomorrow's Library of Congress Veterans History Project panel "Motherhood and the Military": https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/05/m-o-s-mom/?loclr=fbloc
Command Sgt. Major Rue Mayweather (U.S. Army, retired) was deployed to Iraq in 2004 at the same time as her son, Capt. Kenieth Mayweather. Rue is one of the participants in tomorrow's Library of Congress Veterans History Project panel "Motherhood and the Military": https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/05/m-o-s-mom/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: Mexican troops successfully defend the town of Puebla, 1862, the basis for Cinco de Mayo https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/may-05/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: Mexican troops successfully defend the town of Puebla, 1862, the basis for Cinco de Mayo https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/may-05/?loclr=fbloc
For Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, an event that celebrates the life work of DC Chief Creative Officer and Publisher Jim Lee. He will appear in conversation with illustrator Bernard Chang (“Generations Forged”) and writers Sarah Kuhn (“Shadow of the Batgirl”) and Minh Lê (“Green Lantern: Legacy”). Moderated by former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Gene Luen Yang (“Superman Smashes the Klan”).
Today’s Google doodle is Hisaye Yamamoto, Japanese-American journalist & short story author. Interned during WWII, she wrote for the Poston Chronicle, the newspaper published at the internment camp there.
Read her columns & short stories, digitized and accessible in our historical newspaper collections: https://www.loc.gov/collections/japanese-american-internment-camp-newspapers/?q=Hisaye+Yamamoto&dl=page&sb&loclr=fbloc
Today’s Google doodle is Hisaye Yamamoto, Japanese-American journalist & short story author. Interned during WWII, she wrote for the Poston Chronicle, the newspaper published at the internment camp there.
Read her columns & short stories, digitized and accessible in our historical newspaper collections: https://www.loc.gov/collections/japanese-american-internment-camp-newspapers/?q=Hisaye+Yamamoto&dl=page&sb&loclr=fbloc
Alisha Chipman is a senior conservator of photographic materials at the Library of Congress. Learn more about her work in preserving Library collections:
https://loc.gov/lcm/pdf/LCM_2018_0102.pdf#page=11
Alisha Chipman is a senior conservator of photographic materials at the Library of Congress. Learn more about her work in preserving Library collections:
https://loc.gov/lcm/pdf/LCM_2018_0102.pdf#page=11
NEWS: A new anthology edited by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, "Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry," is a powerful celebration of the breadth of Native poets writing today. More: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-020/?loclr=fbloc
NEWS: A new anthology edited by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, "Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry," is a powerful celebration of the breadth of Native poets writing today. More: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-020/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: Dutch colonist Peter Minuit arrives on the forested island of Manhattan, 1626 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/may-04/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: Dutch colonist Peter Minuit arrives on the forested island of Manhattan, 1626 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/may-04/?loclr=fbloc
A message from Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden in honor of Public Service Recognition Week. Join the Library in celebrating the contributions of our country's public servants all month long.
Happy 50th birthday, NPR! The first broadcast of All Things Considered on May 3, 1971 was inducted into the 2017 National Recording Registry at the Library: https://www.npr.org/about-npr/991677433/npr-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-the-first-all-things-considered-broadcast
Follow along and share your NPR anniversary wishes and stories using the hashtag #NPR50
Everyday Mysteries: Can you tell the temperature by listening to the chirping of a cricket? Here's how: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/can-you-tell-the-temperature-by-listening-to-the-chirping-of-a-cricket/?loclr=fbloc
Everyday Mysteries: Can you tell the temperature by listening to the chirping of a cricket? Here's how: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/can-you-tell-the-temperature-by-listening-to-the-chirping-of-a-cricket/?loclr=fbloc
Shop Saturday: Shop the Library's custom coffee and tea blends! Our English Breakfast Tea, herbal caffeine-free Hibiscus Tea, or Colonial Coffee Blend is a perfect compliment to an afternoon of reading. https://library-of-congress-shop.myshopify.com/collections/american-made-gifts/products/library-of-congress-coffee-and-tea?variant=36450010038437
Shop Saturday: Shop the Library's custom coffee and tea blends! Our English Breakfast Tea, herbal caffeine-free Hibiscus Tea, or Colonial Coffee Blend is a perfect compliment to an afternoon of reading. https://library-of-congress-shop.myshopify.com/collections/american-made-gifts/products/library-of-congress-coffee-and-tea?variant=36450010038437
On this date in 1956, the polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk was made available to the public. The disease, which had paralyzed and killed millions, was finally brought under control. Read more in our historical newspaper archives. #ChronAm #otd https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1956-05-02/ed-1/seq-35/?loclr=fbloc
On this date in 1956, the polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk was made available to the public. The disease, which had paralyzed and killed millions, was finally brought under control. Read more in our historical newspaper archives. #ChronAm #otd https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1956-05-02/ed-1/seq-35/?loclr=fbloc
NEW: The latest two episodes from our "Folklife Today" podcast feature folk poetry discussions of four collections from our American Folklife Center, with a reading of the poem “Colorado Morton’s Ride." Listen here: https://www.loc.gov/podcasts/folklife-today/?loclr=fbloc
NEW: The latest two episodes from our "Folklife Today" podcast feature folk poetry discussions of four collections from our American Folklife Center, with a reading of the poem “Colorado Morton’s Ride." Listen here: https://www.loc.gov/podcasts/folklife-today/?loclr=fbloc
Access to Abraham Lincoln's papers at the Library served as a primary resource for Ted Widmer's latest book on the president. Read more about Widmer's experiences in the March/April issue of the Library of Congress Magazine: https://loc.gov/lcm/?loclr=fbloc
Access to Abraham Lincoln's papers at the Library served as a primary resource for Ted Widmer's latest book on the president. Read more about Widmer's experiences in the March/April issue of the Library of Congress Magazine: https://loc.gov/lcm/?loclr=fbloc
Poets Victoria Chang (“Obit”) and Brenda Shaughnessy (“The Octopus Museum”) discuss their poetry collections, which address issues of loss, fear and the future of the planet. A National Poetry Month event. This is part of National Book Festival Presents, a year-round series that features high-caliber authors, their books and corresponding Library treasures.
Remembering Michael Collins, Apollo 11 command module pilot and former director of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, who passed away yesterday at the age of 90: https://www.loc.gov/item/2019630938/?loclr=fbloc
Remembering Michael Collins, Apollo 11 command module pilot and former director of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, who passed away yesterday at the age of 90: https://www.loc.gov/item/2019630938/?loclr=fbloc
Houston ship channel pilot Captain James Hensley has the daunting task of guiding giant ocean-going ships into and out of one of the world’s largest and busiest ports. Hear more from James on his profession in the latest episode of America Works from our American Folklife Center: https://www.loc.gov/podcasts/america-works/?loclr=fbloc
Happy birthday, Willie Nelson! Enjoy these concert highlights from the 2015 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize honoree.
The Library is now accepting applications for its Teaching with Primary Sources grants from organizations that aim to incorporate Library resources into educational programs for learners of diverse professions and communities. Learn more: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-019/?loclr=fbloc
The Library is now accepting applications for its Teaching with Primary Sources grants from organizations that aim to incorporate Library resources into educational programs for learners of diverse professions and communities. Learn more: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-019/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: jazz composer & bandleader Duke Ellington born, 1899 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-29/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: jazz composer & bandleader Duke Ellington born, 1899 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-29/?loclr=fbloc
Ever wonder how the light of a lighthouse is magnified so that it can be seen many miles out at sea? Here's the answer: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/how-is-lighthouse-light-magnified/?loclr=fbloc
Ever wonder how the light of a lighthouse is magnified so that it can be seen many miles out at sea? Here's the answer: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/how-is-lighthouse-light-magnified/?loclr=fbloc
Gordon Parks was a prolific African American photographer who captured American life during World War II. Explore the new Flickr album of Parks' photos taken for the Farm Security Administration (FSA): https://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/albums/72157719001848384
Gordon Parks was a prolific African American photographer who captured American life during World War II. Explore the new Flickr album of Parks' photos taken for the Farm Security Administration (FSA): https://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/albums/72157719001848384
Just in time for National Poetry Month! Explore 50 newly digitized recordings added to the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature, featuring work from Robert Hayden, Anthony Hecht, William Jay Smith and more: https://blogs.loc.gov/catbird/2021/04/listen-to-50-newly-streaming-recordings-just-in-time-for-national-poetry-month/?loclr=fbloc
Just in time for National Poetry Month! Explore 50 newly digitized recordings added to the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature, featuring work from Robert Hayden, Anthony Hecht, William Jay Smith and more: https://blogs.loc.gov/catbird/2021/04/listen-to-50-newly-streaming-recordings-just-in-time-for-national-poetry-month/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: Union General, 18th US President & successful memoirist U.S. Grant born, 1822 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-27/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: Union General, 18th US President & successful memoirist U.S. Grant born, 1822 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-27/?loclr=fbloc
Just launched! Check out the latest blog from the Library, "Guardians of Memory: Preserving the National Collection." You'll hear from staff on ensuring the longevity of the Library's collections, and explore the ways people have recorded their knowledge across centuries. Read the first post: https://blogs.loc.gov/preservation/2021/04/hello-world/?loclr=fbloc
Just launched! Check out the latest blog from the Library, "Guardians of Memory: Preserving the National Collection." You'll hear from staff on ensuring the longevity of the Library's collections, and explore the ways people have recorded their knowledge across centuries. Read the first post: https://blogs.loc.gov/preservation/2021/04/hello-world/?loclr=fbloc
NEWS: The Library of Congress Veterans History Project will spotlight military mothers in a panel discussion on May 6 at 12 pm ET. Ahead of Mother's Day, the panel will explore the intersection of the role of mothers and their connection to the military through the personal experiences of four women veterans. More: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-018/?loclr=fbloc
NEWS: The Library of Congress Veterans History Project will spotlight military mothers in a panel discussion on May 6 at 12 pm ET. Ahead of Mother's Day, the panel will explore the intersection of the role of mothers and their connection to the military through the personal experiences of four women veterans. More: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-018/?loclr=fbloc
How is the world's largest collection of books preserved? Join us this Preservation Week to learn about adjusting priorities and preserving collections during the pandemic, the Library's work to train the next generation of preservationists and more: https://www.loc.gov/events/?fa=partof_series:Preservation%20Week
How is the world's largest collection of books preserved? Join us this Preservation Week to learn about adjusting priorities and preserving collections during the pandemic, the Library's work to train the next generation of preservationists and more: https://www.loc.gov/events/?fa=partof_series:Preservation%20Week
Today in History: visionary 19th Century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted born, 1822 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-26/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: visionary 19th Century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted born, 1822 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-26/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: stellar jazz talent Ella Fitzgerald born, 1917 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-25/?loclr=fbloc
Today in History: stellar jazz talent Ella Fitzgerald born, 1917 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-25/?loclr=fbloc
Our favorite library turns 221 today! (Yes, we're a little biased.) Although our buildings remain closed, the Library of Congress continues to share its rich collections, programs and services widely, via our websites, social media & more.
But if you miss our beautiful buildings as we do, check out these spectacular images from our Library Life Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/library-of-congress-life/albums/72157709123818582
It's our birthday! President John Adams approves establishment of the Library of Congress, 1800 https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-24/?loclr=fbloc
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