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A color photograph of a colorful garden shaded by a tree to the left, under a clear blue sky. The Washington Monument is visible to the right, in the background. Through the tree in the upper left, you can see the rays of sun coming through. In the foreground is a sidewalk that loops around the garden.

Commemorating German-American Friendship Day – Pic of the Week

November 15, 2023

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.

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Color photograph of Arlington National Cemetery. The greenery stretches in the foreground to the middle. where rows of white stone grave markers lay. Fall foliage frames the Washington Monument on the distant horizon, under a blue sky and wispy clouds.

A Walk Through Arlington National Cemetery

November 13, 2023

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

Following a visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, Bailey explores the meaning behind the stars on several of the tombstones, as well as the legislative history of the holiday.

Posted in: Law Library, Collections, Pic of the Week, World War I

Color photograph of the wooded area outside the National Museum of the American Indian. In the center foreground, a winding railing stretches back and bends left, towards an opening where a circular metal memorial stands. The memorial is a metal circle with a hole in the middle. To the right is a small pond surrounded by trees and shrubbery in bright autumn colors. A clear blue sky peeks through between the branches.

Observing Native American Heritage Month and Veterans History Month at the NMAI

November 7, 2023

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

Bailey visits the National Museum of the American Indian and the Native American Veterans Memorial in honor of both Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day.

Posted in: Law Library, Collections, Native Americans

A black and gold plaque affixed to a brick wall

LGBTQ+ History Month on Capitol Hill

October 25, 2023

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

This LGBTQ+ history month, Bailey explores one of two LGBTQ+ historical sites on the national register and examines the laws created to protect them.

Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week, LGBTQ

View of bronze statue of Queen Isabella from the side, from a distance. She is framed by green and yellow shrubbery and branches hang overhead, backed by a blue sky with light, puffy clouds.

Observing Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, D.C. – Pic of the Week

October 12, 2023

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

Learn about some of the monuments dedicated to Hispanic heritage individuals who shaped the governments of the Americas.

Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week, Hispanic American History

Color photograph of a red capped mushroom with a thick white stalk. The mushroom sits amidst forest detritus including pine needles and leaves, and under green leaves from various shrubs. The surroundings are blurred to enhance focus on the mushroom.

Foraging for Mushrooms: A Quick Background

October 6, 2023

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

Before hiking in a state park, Bailey researched the practice of foraging mushrooms in the U.S. Code and in the state of Connecticut. This is what she learned.

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A photo of the cherry blossoms, edited to highlight the pink, taken from inside the tree among the branches. The buds are fully blooming and the focus is on a cluster of flowers just right of center.

Approaching Peak Bloom – Pic of the Week

March 15, 2023

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

The Library's cherry blossom trees are reaching peak bloom. See the view across the Library's campus and learn more about the cherry blossoms from resources across the Library divisions.

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Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

From the Serial Set: Biography of the Honeybee

May 31, 2022

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

Springtime in Washington, D.C. is the perfect time to learn about something new. I’ve learned through working with the Serial Set for nearly three years that sometimes, the most interesting tidbits of information are hidden where you would least expect. A volume published in 1858 contains the “agriculture portion” of the Commissioner of Patents annual …

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The Chinese Exclusion Act, Part 2 – The Legacy

May 16, 2022

Posted by: Bailey DeSimone

Second part of a blog post detailing the history of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Posted in: Law Library, Collections, Guest Post, Asian American History

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