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Posted by: Neely Tucker
The military order that led to the federal holiday of Juneteenth was not regarded as important national news when it was issued in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.
Posted in: Abraham Lincoln, African American History, Civil War, Newspapers, Today in History
Posted by: John Sayers
Upon news of his death, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is remembered for a 1951 visit to the Library of Congress.
Posted in: History, Today in History, Washington DC
Posted by: Neely Tucker
One hundred years ago today, on Feb. 15, 1921, over 70 women’s organizations gathered in the U.S. Capitol rotunda for the unveiling of the statue “Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.”
Posted in: History, Today in History, Women's History
Posted by: Neely Tucker
The Library marks Abraham Lincoln's birthday (Feb. 12) with a short video covering his first inauguration as president, including his handwritten copy of his inaugural address and the pearl necklace and bracelets that Mary Todd Lincoln wore to their inaugural ball.
Posted in: Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, Today in History, Washington DC