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Trump Fires Librarian Of US Congress

US President Donald Trump has fired the country's top librarian, his spokeswoman confirmed Friday, cutting short the term of the only woman and first African American to take on the role.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress. Now Dems want to change the hiring process - Roll Call

Congress should have that power, not the president, some say, after Trump removed Library of Congress head Carla Hayden from her post.

Roll Call · May 9, 2025

Trump Fires First Female Librarian Of Congress, Draws Backlash From Democrats: 'Disgraceful'

President Trump has terminated Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden from her position, with a year left before her term ends, drawing backlash from Democratic leaders who said the GOP leader's "ignorant decision" will have an impact on American libraries.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

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Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden - Roll Call

Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the longtime head of the Library of Congress, a move Democrats panned as “callous” and “ignorant.”

Roll Call · May 8, 2025

Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam war: ‘Looking like the enemy’

In one video, a former marine describes how a sergeant hit him on his first night in Vietnam because he assumed he was Vietnamese

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Microsoft's Windows 95 startup sound has been immortalized in the Library of Congress

The US Library of Congress has decided to immortalize the Windows 95 startup sound in the National Recording Registry.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 11, 2025

Where did April Fools’ Day come from? The tradition explained

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is a full 24 hours of practical jokes, elaborate hoaxes and sticky notes

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

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Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation, are housed in the U.S. National Archives. Beyond these high-profile items, it also preserves lesser-known but no less vital records, such as national park master plans,…

The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Pennsylvania governor spurns Peta’s offer to replace Punxsutawney Phil with cake on Groundhog Day

Animal rights group suggested replacing the famous marmot with vegan cake to forecast the end of winter

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2025

Five Latino Led Films Among the 2024 Inductees of the National Film Registry

Robert Rodriguez's 'Spy Kids' is among the group promoted by congressman Joaquín Castro

Latin Times · Dec 17, 2024

National Film Registry adds Dirty Dancing, No Country for Old Men, The Social Network and more

The registry added 25 new films to the Library of Congress, bringing their total to 900

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Dirty Dancing, Spy Kids in film registry

Every year, the Library of Congress spotlights 25 of cinema's most important movies for preservation

Salon · Dec 17, 2024

National Film Registry Adds 'Dirty Dancing' And 'Beverly Hills Cop'

Library of Congress adds iconic 1980s films 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Beverly Hills Cop' to National Film Registry, along with other notable additions.

Library Of Congress Cyber Breach Exposes Email Communications

The Library of Congress faced a cyber breach compromising email exchanges with congressional offices, taking immediate action.

Burt Bacharach's Papers Donated To Library Of Congress

Renowned composer Burt Bacharach's extensive music collection donated to Library of Congress by widow, Jane Bacharach, for preservation and research purposes.

Roll Call · Nov 5, 2024

Police arrest man who had torch lighter, flare gun at Capitol doors - Roll Call

Capitol Police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon who was stopped during a screening at the Capitol Visitor Center, the department said.

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter at 100: how his life outside the White House proves he’s long been ahead of his time

On October 1, Jimmy Carter, the United States’ 39th president, turns 100.

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Reason · Sep 24, 2024

It's Time to Confront Failures of Justice (Part II)

Serious crime and failures of justice aren't going away.

Latin Times · Jul 18, 2024

Joaquin Castro seeks public submissions of Latino films for national preservation

The Congressman from Texas has launched a public call for nominations of Latino-driven films to be considered for the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Joaquín Castro has been promoting Latino movies for three years in a row.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Library of Congress launches new 'Collecting Memories' exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

Roll Call · May 23, 2024

Democrats decry ‘very, very harmful’ riders in Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call

Rep. Rosa DeLauro praised a modest spending boost for Congress but slammed a provision that would block DEI programs.

Roll Call · May 22, 2024

House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill.

Tom’s Guide · May 7, 2024

7 best music documentaries to stream right now

Feel the beat in these great music and band documentaries

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording Registry

Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.

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