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Posted by: Anna Price
Law Library intern Ali Smith discusses his experiences reviewing court filings in the Law Library's collection.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
Posted by: Anna Price
A brief history of the the 1960s "chicken tax" and its ongoing impact on European imports.
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Posted by: Anna Price
A summary of a Connecticut resolution absolving individuals convicted of witchcraft and related crimes during the 17th century.
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Posted by: Anna Price
A discussion of the major treaties impacting Antarctica, scientific research, and environmental protection of the continent.
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Posted by: Anna Price
A discussion of the American ban on underwater wine-aging.
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Posted by: Anna Price
A brief history of legislation and case law discussing video games, as well as information about the current video games ratings system.
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Posted by: Anna Price
A discussion of the origins of four states designated as commonwealths, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Kentucky.
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Posted by: Anna Price
A brief history of the Smithsonian Institution, including a biography of its benefactor, James Smithson, and its legislative history.
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Posted by: Anna Price
The following is a guest post by Sarah Friedman, a former Presidential Management Fellow with the Public Services Division at the Law Library of Congress. She previously authored The Legal History of the Presidential Management Fellows Program and Hansberry v. Lee: The Supreme Court Case that Influenced the Play “A Raisin in the Sun.” Washington …
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