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New Acquisition: Extremely Rare Mesoamerican Manuscript

This is a guest post by Benny Seda-Galarza of the Office of Communications. The Library of Congress recently acquired the Codex Quetzalecatzin,...

This is a guest post by Lee Ann Potter, director of educational outreach. Thirty-five years ago this month, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial...

Judith Gray joined the staff of the American Folklife Center in 1983 with a goal in mind: she wanted to work on...

‘Tis the season to be jolly, be of good cheer and…be a thorough list-maker. Gift lists, grocery lists, invitation lists … there...

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas 54 years ago today. Last month, to much anticipation, historians and the public awaited...

The following is a guest post by Sue Siegel, director of development for the Library. The Library is one of the greatest...

Photo by Shawn Miller. Celebrated performer Tony Bennett salutes the crowd on November 15 after Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and a...

This is a guest post by Megan Halsband, a reference librarian in the Serial and Government Publications Division. It was first published...

This is a guest post by Michelle Krowl, a historian in the Manuscript Division. Regular visitors to the Library of Congress website...

Author Jean Freedman (left) with folk icon Peggy Seeger outside Seeger’s childhood home in Chevy Chase, Md. Photo courtesy of Jean Freedman....