October in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
October highlights include the birthdates of John Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and First Lady Abigail Smith Adams.
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September in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
September highlights include the life of Jonathan Chapman, commonly known as Johnny Appleseed and John Smith's presidency of the Jamestown settlement.
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August in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
August highlights include the origins of the eight-hour workday and George Washington recognizing the equal status of Jewish Americans.
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July in History with the Library of Congress
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July highlights include the Seneca Falls Convention and independence for Liberia.
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June in History with the Library of Congress
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June highlights include the life of Henry Clay, "the Great Compromiser" and the signing of the Yosemite Land Grant.
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May in History with the Library of Congress
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May highlights include the Homestead Act and the debut of Good Housekeeping magazine.
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Mining the Storehouse: Exploring the Library of Congress Blogs
Posted by: Danna Bell
Did you know that there are fourteen blogs published by various divisions of the Library of Congress? These blogs are full of useful information and can direct you to primary sources or other information that you can make use of in your classroom.
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April in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
April highlights include the creation of the Works Project Administration and Carrie S. Burnham's contributions to the women's suffrage movement.
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March in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
March highlights include the first march from Selma, Alabama known as "Bloody Sunday" and the origins of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington.
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