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Loc: Today in History: June 5: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Learn about the publishing history and impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which was first serialized, then published as a complete work, then given new life as a theatrical production.
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Loc: Today in History: November 29: Bronson Alcott & Father
From the Library of Congress "Today in History" website, this page provides biographical details about Louisa May Alcott and her family. The second section discusses her father, Bronson Alcott, and gives details about his ideas, the...
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Loc: Today in History: November 11: Veterans Day
A detailed site on Veterans Day and on World War I. The site links you to original documents like photos, interviews, letters and music from the period.
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Loc: Today in History: October 28: Gilbert H. Grosvenor & Volstead Act
Find a treasure trove of links in the Library of Congress to music, speeches, photographs, and other information about Gilbert H. Grosvenor, the editor of National Geographic Magazine, and about temperance, prohibition, and the eventual...
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Loc: Today in History: September 5: Jesse James & the First Labor Day
Library of Congress site discusses the life of Jesse James and the development of the first labor day in the United States. With links to related, in-depth information.
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Loc: Today in History: September 12: H. L. Mencken & Saint Mihiel Offensive
Read about the life and career of H.L. Mencken and an overview of the Saint-Mihiel Offensive, which began on September 12, 1918, in France. In addition, find links to other sites in the Library of Congress pertaining to the offensive in...
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Loc: Today in History: August 20: 8 Hour Work Day
This Library of Congress site provides information on the fight for the eight-hour workday. Discusses labor unions and strikes.
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Loc: Today in History: August 24: William Penn & the Panic of 1857
Library of Congress website on the Panic of 1857 as well as the acquisition of Maryland-Pennsylvania.
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Loc: Today in History: December 1: Rosa Parks & Pas De Deux
Two important events in U.S. history are described here. The first looks at Rosa Parks with quotes from Parks herself. The second looks at the New York City Ballet and the collaboration between Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and...
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Loc: Born in Slavery
From the Library of Congress American Memory project, this extensive online archive contains first-person narratives of slavery and 500 black-and-white photographs of former slaves that were collected in the 1930s as part of the Federal...
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Loc: The History of the Upper Midwest
Wonderful site that presents the history of the upper Midwest from the 1600s to around 1900, including Minnesota, Michigan, and Northwest Territories.
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Loc: Cultural Landscapes
This collection includes unique maps, such as topographic maps and those used in land surveys. Includes maps created by George Washington.
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Loc: Country Study: Iraq
A detailed country profile of Iraq. Main topics include history, geography, population, government and politics, communication, economy, natural resources, society, and education. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Loc: Country Study: Zaire
This Library of Congress Country Studies site contains a wealth of information on Zaire today and historically.
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Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
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Loc: Battle of the Bulge
HQ Twelfth Army Group situation maps of the Battle of the Bulge.
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Loc: Country Study: Philippines
The Library of Congress offers a detailed history of the Philippines along with background on such areas as economics, populations, vital statistics, and the like.
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Loc: Country Study: Ecuador
A report on Ecuador from the Library of Congress "describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are...
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Loc: Country Study: Egypt
An in-depth look at Egypt's geography, history, politics, and economy.
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Loc: Country Study: Iraq
The Library of Congress provides an exceptionally detailed overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a country profile, a detailed history of the country, its society and environment, its economy, its government and politics, and...
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Loc: Country Study: Mauritania
An excellent source of information on the history, economy, culture, and government of Mauritania.
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Loc: Country Study: Mexico
Mexican History from Ancient Mexico until the presidency of Carlos Salinas. Also includes extensive information about Mexican society, the economy, government and politics, and national security.
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Loc: Country Study: Pakistan
Extensive resource from the Library of Congress profiling all aspects of the country of Pakistan including geography, society, economy, politics, and a chronology of national events.
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Loc: Country Study: Peru
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Peru from the Library of Congress.