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Loc: America's Story: First Prisoners Arrived at Alcatraz
Why is Alcatraz Penitentiary called "The Rock?" Who is sent there? This Library of Congress site has more information and photographs.
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Loc: America's Story: St. Patrick's Day
Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate this holiday? The Library of Congress has background information and photos to help tell the story of St. Patrick's Day.
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Loc: America's Story: Veterans Day
We thank all the people who served our country in the military on Veterans Day. Do you know a veteran? The Library of Congress has pictures and facts to fill you in.
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Loc: America's Story: Hawaii
What does "Aloha" mean in Hawaiian? Use this site from the Library of Congress to find out interesting facts about Hawaii.
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Loc: America's Story: West Virginia
Before the Civil War, West Virginia was part of Virginia. What happened? Find historical facts and other lore from the Library of Congress.
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Loc: America's Story: The First Earth Day
You would think that the environment has always been a priority but that's not the case. In 1970, a U.S. Senator was disturbed by the lack of concern for our environment and proposed the first Earth Day. Use this site to learn more from...
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Loc: Today in History: July 29: Harris Treaty & Bowling
Library of Congress site presents historical material of events that happened on July 29. Topics include the Harris Treaty and the history of bowling.
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Loc: America's Story: Woodrow Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson had more than his share of difficulties during his term in office. The Library of Congress has a site with information, authentic pictures, and video.
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Loc: America's Story: Jazz Giant Louis Armstrong
The Library of Congress takes a jump back in time to examine the life and career of jazz innovator Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Armstrong is known for his amazing talent as a jazz trumpeter and for his "scat" singing. This site will give...
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Loc: America's Story: Billie Holiday Was Born
Billie Holiday is one of the most well-known blues singers of all time. Visit this Library of Congress site for more about her early years and some great photographs.
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Loc: America's Story: Christmas Day, December 25
Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.
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Loc: America's Story: William Jennings Bryan, Free Silver
This 3-page Library of Congress article provides information on William Jennings Bryan and the Free Silver Movement of 1896.
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Loc: America's Story: Thomas Alva Edison
A variety of images, photographs, and information on the life of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) can be found in the site by the Library of Congress. Information can be found here regarding his invention and influence on American society....
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Loc: America's Story: Idaho
Do you know what shape the state of Idaho is in? Come and check out the Library of Congress' site to find out fun facts. What does the word Idaho mean in Native American language?
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Loc: America's Story: Maryland
Did you know about the Chestertown Tea Party? Why is there the Mason and Dixon line? What is a "Jimmy?" The Library of Congress provides this article of fun facts about Maryland.
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Loc: America's Story: Michigan
Discover the "Great Lakes State." Learn all of the different nicknames for Michigan. Library of Congress website gives us a wide range of information.
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Loc: America's Story: Pennsylvania
Can you name the "two major cities" that dominate the state of Pennsylvania? At this site from the Library of Congress you can learn about how William Penn named this state and find answers to many other questions, as this site takes a...
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Loc: First College Basketball Game
How and why was basketball invented? To see some actual photographs and read about the beginning of this very popular sport, visit this page from the Library of Congress.
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Loc: America's Story: Johnson's Task, Unify Space Program
Russia was ahead in the "space race" in 1961. In this article, the Library of Congress discusses how President Kennedy assigned Lyndon Johnson the task of uniting the different parts of the U.S. space program into NASA.
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Loc: Presidents as Poets, Brack Obama
Barack Obama as a budding poet is presented by the Library of Congress "Presidents as Poets" reference service. "Pop" and "Underground" are two poems written by him and published in 1982 at Occidental College.
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Loc: Mama Afrika Miriam Makeba Remembered
Controversial and brave, Miriam Makeba is remembered here at the Library of Congress for her outspoken activism and cultural contributions.
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Loc: On the Homefront
This site from the Library of Congress provides posters and information on the home front during World War II and World War I. What were the people at home doing to help the men and women in the armed forces? See posters on Volunteer...
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Loc: Creation Accounts and Depictions
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Loc: On the Homefront: America During Ww I and Ww Ii
Using primary source documents from the Library of Congress, learn about volunteer work, civil defense, conservation efforts, economic initiatives, and patriotic support on the homefront in both World War I and World War II.