The Edwardian era bride was expected to be the image of modesty. High necklines, long gloves, and ruffled petticoats were prominent to achieve head to toe coverage. While the fashionable silhouette shifted from the idealized S-shape of a Gibson Girl to a more A-line shape over time, satin, ruffles, and lace reigned supreme throughout the …
This year’s National Book Festival will take place on August 12, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Find out more about the Library’s presentations on our comic book and newspaper collections at the Library of Congress Pavilion, and take a look at some of the incredible authors and artists who will be speaking at the Festival!
On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the Yellowstone National Park Act, establishing the first national park in America, and the first of its kind in the world! Take a look at some of the scenic and magnificent National Parks you can visit this summer.
The siege of Vicksburg ended on July 4, 1863. The newspaper the Daily Citizen kept printing throughout the 47 day siege and resorted to using floral wallpaper when newsprint ran out.
Historic newspapers are a rich yet often overlooked resource when it comes to studying LGBTQIA+ history. Read about search techniques and strategies unique to newspaper research, and watch our new video presentation: Finding LGBTQIA+ History Hidden in Newspapers.
Calling all dog lovers! Earlier this year, the American Kennel Club announced that for the first time in history, the French Bulldog was the most popular purebred dog breed in 2022, knocking out the Labrador Retriever which took the top spot for the past 30 years. Here’s a look back at the most popular breeds …