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Jazz Harp and Stradivari Instruments Take the Stage During Live! At the Library in November

Jazz Harp and Stradivari InstrumentsTake the Stage During Live! At the Library in NovemberThursday Evening Programs Feature ...
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Library of Congress Acquires Letters Written by Former First Ladies Martha Washington and Mary Todd Lincoln

Rare Letter in Washington’s Own Handwriting; Lincoln Letter Written Two Months Before Assassination The Library of Congress has recently acquired two letters written by former first ladies Martha ...
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Library to Preview New Exhibition Exploring the Voices of the Early Americas

The Library of Congress will host a media preview of its new permanent exhibition, “Voices of the Early Americas,” on Monday, Nov. 16. The exhibition will open to the public on Nov. 19. Housed in the ...
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Library of Congress Celebrates 55th Anniversary of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' With Original Cast Members

Evening Features Panel Discussion, Live Performance and Display of Original Materials From the Library's Collections The Library of Congress will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the 1971 film "Willy ...
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"Alive in Many Hands" exhibition 5

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25 Films Named to National Film Registry for Preservation

‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,’ ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Spy Kids,’ ‘Mi Familia,’ ‘Uptown Saturday Night,’ ‘Up in Smoke ...
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Library Names 25 Films to the National Film Registry for Preservation

‘Glory,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Philadelphia,’ ‘Frida,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ ‘The Incredibles’ and ‘Clueless’ Among Titles Selected for Recognition The Library of Congress has selected ...
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Library of Congress Receives $2.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Library of Congress Receives $2.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. Five-year Grant Will Support Programs to Boost Public Understanding of Religious Cultures in Africa, the Middle East and Central ...
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Library of Congress National Book Festival Announces Full Author Lineup for 2024

Main Stage to Feature Sandra Cisneros, James S.A. Corey, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Max Greenfield, Tamron Hall, Abby Jimenez, Casey McQuiston, James McBride, James Patterson, Lish Steiling and Rebecca ...
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

PBS to Premiere Concert Special Honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin on April 8 Elton John and Bernie Taupin, one of the great songwriting duos of all time, will be the 2024 recipients of the Library ...
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Lizzo Plays President James Madison's Crystal Flute, Part of the World's Largest Flute Collection

It all started with a tweet. Last Friday, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden saw that the one and only Lizzo was coming to D.C. for a concert. The pop megastar is a classically trained flautist. The ...
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Library of Congress Acquires House of Blues Radio Collection

Unedited Interviews and Performances with Blues Legends Past and Present The Library of Congress has acquired the House of Blues Radio Hour spanning 20 years’ worth of programs that promoted the blues ...