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Whose Time is it Anyway? A Brief History of Standardized Time Zones in the United States

November 1, 2024

This blog post summarizes the history of standardized time zones in the United States, including their development, implementation, and eventual codification as law.

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A black and white image of Mademoiselle Rhea displaying a flask in the garter on her leg during Prohibition.

Broads and Bootlegging: A Brief History of Women during the Prohibition Era

September 18, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

This blog article explores the lives of women in the prohibition era, during which some women became public drinkers, bootleggers, and Prohibition agents for the first time.

Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library, Women's History

Screengrab of the Executive Orders issued by Presidents Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt respectively, as featured in the Third Report of the United States Board on Geographic Names.

Charting the Course: What is the U.S. Board on Geographic Names?

September 6, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

This blog post details the history and responsibilities of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names from its creation to present day.

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Real-Life Superheroes and the Law

June 17, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

An introduction to three key concepts of normal citizens in heroic situations.

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Large US flag on US capitol building with crowd in front. Photo is in black and white

A Cause for Celebration: Federal Holidays and Observances Part 2

March 6, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

This article describes federal observances created by Congress and Presidents, how they are different from legal public holidays, and examples of well-known and unique observances.

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Largest Old Glory placed on U.S. Capitol for flag exercises. An unusual view of the largest American flag in the world as it was displayed across the front of the United States Capitol where flag exercises were conducted by the United States Flag Association. The flag is 160 feet in length and 90 feet wide. Photograph by Harris & Ewing. (Created in 1929). Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2016889321/

A Cause for Celebration: Federal Holidays and Observances Part 1

March 5, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

This article describes federal observances created by Congress and Presidents, how they are different from legal public holidays, and examples of well-known and unique observances.

Posted in: Guest Post, Law Library

A cabinet card portrait of an African-American man, Thomas Mundy Peterson, wearing a three-piece suit with the medallion of the city of Perth Amboy presented to him to commemorate his historic vote.

Thomas Mundy Peterson, First African American Man to Cast a Ballot

February 23, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

A blog article detailing the life of a locally known and nationally forgotten figure: Thomas Mundy Peterson who was the first African American to vote in the United States following the ratification of the fifteenth amendment in 1870.

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Celebrating 30 Years of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

January 23, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy celebrates 30 years under this name and the Department of Energy.

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Modern Piracy and the United States Code

January 19, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer González

This blog post discusses piracy and its modern application, especially concerning the corroboration with pirates in title 18, chapter 81 of the United States Code; 1651-1657 and the case United States v. Ali (2012).

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