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Posted by: Robert Brammer
A promotional post for the Law Library of Congress and American Bar Association's 2025 Law Day event.
Posted in: Education, Event, Global Law, Law Library
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post promotes the Law Library of Congress 2025 Human Rights Day event that focuses on the impact of the Declaration of Independence at home and abroad.
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
In honor of Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jennifer brings us a post on María de la Soledad Leona Camila Vicario Fernández de San Salvador, better known as Leona Vicario, who was a prominent figure in the battle for independence for Mexico.
Posted in: Collections, Hispanic American History, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post explores the legislation behind what constitutes a national holiday and the celebrations of holidays in selected Asian countries.
Posted in: Education, Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post is a pic of the week post, examining the history of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, that reached it's decision on June 12, 1967.
Posted in: African American History, Collections, Education, Law Library, LGBTQ, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Tyler Catania
A blog post encouraging readers to visit the Library of Congress YouTube channel to watch recordings of our annual events.
Posted in: Event, Global Law, Law Library
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post promotes the screening of "Holmes: The Film" on 9/11/25 at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
The blog post reviews laws regarding shop openings in Germany with a focus on Sunday as a constitutionally guaranteed day of rest.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This post reviews the history and laws of Germany that led to the division of Germany in 1961 until reunification in 1990 on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of reunification.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News