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Sherry Preston: What you can find in the Library of Congress
The original purpose of the Library of Congress was to provide unbiased research to members of Congress. Each year, the ...
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Orders, memorandums and proclamations: What's the difference, and what to know
In signing an executive order, presidents must provide the legal or constitutional justification for the order, according to the Library of Congress. How much power do executive orders have? Feeling ...
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Largest example in existence of a scarce paper type found in Newberry Library
Chicago — The ancient manuscript rested ... Prompted by Mundy’s hunch, the Library of Congress analyzed the papers this fall and made an astounding discovery. The manuscript was printed ...
‘Hoop Dreams’ at 30: How the iconic Chicago documentary still inspires a new generation
It's been called one of the best sports documentaries ever made. Last year, the inspirational movie Hoop Dreams celebrated ...
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Allan Pinkerton's Detective Agency
Library of Congress. The man dubbed America's first ... Pinkerton and his wife settled in the Chicago area, where Allan worked as a barrel-maker. By accident he discovered the lair of a gang ...