Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress and is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: Walt Whitman From "Song of Myself"
In this video episode [5:36] from The Favorite Poem Project, John Doherty, a construction worker from Boston, describes himself and explains why Walt Whitman's poem entitled "Song of Myself" is an inspiration to his life. Then Doherty...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Leaders Speak: Recordings From World War I
A collection of recorded speeches by American leaders during World War I. Listen to speeches by General John J. Pershing, Samuel Gompers, and James Gerard.
Library of Congress
Loc: Webcast: Langston Hughes and His Poetry
Launch a webcast about the life and work of Langston Hughes. [19:44]
Library of Congress
Loc: Sue Monk Kidd: Book Fest 2005
Sue Monk Kidd's speech at the National Book Festival is available here in RealPlayer format. Her talk focuses on "The Mermaid Chair."
Library of Congress
Loc: Gish Jen: Book Fest 2005
Novelist and short story writer Gish Jen spoke at the National Book Festival in 2005. The webcast of her talk is available here. Requires RealPlayer.
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War, D Day 60th Anniversary
Collection of stories by the soldiers who were on the beach, made up the beach and experienced the days immediately after D-day.
Library of Congress
Loc: Jack Gantos: Book Fest 2005
Author Jack Gantos, a National Book Award nominee gives a humorous speech at the National Book Festival about his works, from picture books to young adult books. [30:00]