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a headshot photo of William Blackerby

A Congress.gov Interview with William Blackerby, Legislative Data Specialist

A print of the work "Washington Crossing the Delaware," with George Washington standing on a boat, approaching a river bank. He is with 11 other men, one of whom is holding the American flag.

Washington Crossing State Park: History and Community

Head and shoulders portrait of Clara Barton facing right with text at the bottom that says "Clara Barton From portrait taken in Civil War and Authorized by her as the one she wished to be remembered by"

Clara Barton and the Geneva Convention

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

A Holiday Greeting from the Law Librarian of Congress

Image of the title page of Conductor Generalis (New York: 1711))

Collection Highlights: Civic Duty in 18th Century America with Conductor Generalis

An excerpt from the Lincoln Telegraph stating: The Supreme Judicial Court have unanimously decided in the case of Abner Kneeland, found guilty of blasphemy, that the defendant has no right to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Kneeland was directed to appear on Saturday for sentence, but at his request the sentence was postponed.

A History of Blasphemy Laws in the United States

Photo of Mike Queen with two dogs on the National Mall with the Washington Monument in the background

A Congress.gov Interview with Mike Queen, Legislative Data Specialist

Men on the dock watching crowded ships in the distance throwing items overboard. Text on right side refers to the Boston Tea Party.

The 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party

Print shows a winter scene with people ice skating on a river, a woman feeding chickens in front of a house on the right, and people walking along the road to a church in the background.

Upcoming US Law Webinars – January 2024