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A Dozen Ways to Experience the National Book Festival

Posted by: Matt Raymond

Whether you can be in Washington tomorrow or not, there are many ways for everyone to be a part of the 2009 National Book Festival.  I came up with at least a dozen: 1. Attend!  It’s tomorrow (Sept. 26) from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT on the National Mall (between 7th and 14th), rain …

Posted in: Books, Capitol Hill, Events, LC Web site, National Book Festival, News, Social Media, Technology, Washington DC

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The Inauguration: History on Both Sides of First Street

Posted by: Matt Raymond

For those of you who, like me, just can’t get enough of the Library of Congress, we will be prominently featured before a national television audience next week. ABC’s “Good Morning America” will be originating its coverage of the Inauguration not only on Jan. 20, but also on Jan. 19 (which serendipitously is Martin Luther …

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