Watch a Recording of our Constitution Day Event
Posted by: Alea Al-Aghbari
A post announcing that you can watch a recording of our Constitution Day event presented by Professor Samantha Barbas.
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Join Us for Constitution Day 2023 – Actual Malice: Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times v. Sullivan
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post promotes the Law Library of Congress 2023 Constitution Day event that will feature a discussion of Samantha Barbas' book, "Actual Malice."
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A Holiday Greeting from the Law Librarian of Congress
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today, the Law Librarian of Congress, Aslihan Bulut, has a holiday greeting for our wonderful In Custodia Legis patrons.
Posted in: Guest Post, Law Library
Commemorating German-American Friendship Day – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Bailey visits the German-American Friendship Garden on the National Mall one morning and observes the commemoration of friendly international relations through nature and the law.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Constitution
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
The United States commemorates Constitution Day on September 17, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. Celebrations usually include readings and discussions of the history of the document and its writing and influences. Many say that the United States, one of the oldest continuous democracies in the world drew influence for …
Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Native Americans
Midsommar Becomes Weekend Holiday in Sweden in 1953 – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
A few weeks ago, on June 6, Swedes celebrated their national day, in remembrance of both Gustav Vasa being elected king on this date in 1523 and the adoption of the Constitution of 1809, establishing the constitutional monarchy. If you ask a Swede, however, it seems an even bigger celebration is actually Midsommarafton (Midsummer’s Eve), …
Posted in: Global Law, Law Library, Pic of the Week
On this Day in 1523: Gustav Vasa Elected King – Happy 500, Sweden!
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
Today, June 6, Sweden celebrates 500 years as an independent nation. On June 6, 1523, Gustav Eriksson Vasa was elected king of Sweden at the assembly (riksmötet) in Strängsnäs, officially uniting Sweden under one king and ending forever the Kalmar Union that tied Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (including Finland) together under one monarch. …
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
The blog post recounts the history of international women's day with a particular focus on Germany. It surveys legislation and progress on gender equality in Germany and the European Union.
Posted in: Global Law, In the News, Women's History
A History of Blasphemy Laws in the United States
Posted by: Anna Price
A guest post discussing the history of state laws punishing blasphemy across the United States.
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