Dover, Delaware – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Kelly Goles
The Pic of the Week showcases the Golden Fleece Tavern and the Old State House in Dover, Delaware.
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Fight for the Line: IDLA Annual Border Crossing
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
This July, the Indian Defense League of America (IDLA) and local community members will cross the border at Niagara Falls. This event is an annual celebration of the rights of all Indigenous peoples of North America to cross the border between Canada and the United States freely. Indigenous people lived, worked, and socialized throughout the …
Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Native Americans
Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: Library of Congress Resources
Posted by: Sarah Friedman
A discussion of the procedural history of Brown v. Board of Education and resources available at the Library of Congress for further research.
Posted in: African American History, Collections, Education, Federal Judiciary, Law Library
This Week in History: Senate Bill S. 598 is signed by President Franklin Roosevelt, Creating the Civilian Conservation Corps
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post reflects on the Civilian Conservation Corp, established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the New Deal.
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The History of the U.S. Bar Exam, Part I – The Law’s Gatekeeper
Posted by: Sarah Friedman
Today's blog post is part one of a two part series exploring the history of the Bar Exam in the United States.
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Washington Crossing State Park: History and Community
Posted by: Anna Price
The following is a guest post by Jenifer Gundry, a former intern with the Digital Resources Division of the Law Library of Congress. To celebrate one of my favorite fall locations, I explored the origins of the beautiful and historic Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey. Its storied existence is a testament to the dedication …
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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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New Acquisition: 1872 House Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
Recently, the Law Library acquired a copy of the 1872 House Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs titled Alleged Frauds Against Certain Indian Soldiers. In 1862, in the middle of the Civil War, Indigenous people living in the Midwest who volunteered for service were organized into regiments in the Union Army and were designated …
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Stede Bonnet and the Golden Age of Piracy: Part One
Posted by: Jennifer González
“The Tryals of Major Stede Bonnet “describes the return of Blackbeard and Bonnet to the Carolinas in June 1718, aboard together on Blackbeard’s ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge.
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