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Celebrate Independence Day!
Celebrate the Fourth of July with historical documents, photos, and music from the Library of Congress collections.
The Library of Congress, the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world, holds more than 160 million items, but did you know the Library of Congress has more than just books? This summer take a moment to explore the Library of Congress either in person or online.
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Celebrate the 4th of July
Check out The Library of Congress collections to see how the Fourth of July has been observed throughout history with prints, photos, publications, cartoons, and more. go.usa.gov/x32Td
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Declaration of Independence
Celebrate Independence Day with The Library of Congress! Explore a past exhibit, "First Among Many: The Bay Psalm Book and Early Moments in American Printing," which included the Library's copy of the Dunlap Broadside, the version of the Declaration of Independence actually printed on July 4, distributed to the colonies, and sent to King George III of England.
See it and other early American printed works: go.usa.gov/x32D5
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Early Moments in American History
Library of Congress curator, Mark Dimunation, explores early moments in American history and interviews David Rubenstein, who gives the history of the first English book printed in North America, and tells the story behind his purchase of it.
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National Book Festival
Soaking up the sun with a good book this Fourth of July weekend? Love to read? Then save the date for The Library of Congress National Book Festival on September 1, 2018! With more then 100 authors in attendance it's sure to be a great time! Check out the full author line-up and schedule: loc.gov/bookfest/
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Patriotic Melodies
Pick out some music for your July 4th celebrations from the collections of The Library of Congress. "Patriotic Melodies" tells the stories behind many of the hymns; national songs; music of the theater, radio and television; military themes; and poetry that have become part of the American national heritage. Listen to historic recordings or download sheet music at go.usa.gov/x32bT.
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Take me out to the ball game
Take me out to the ball game!
This Fourth of July, prepare for the seventh-inning stretch by exploring the historic baseball collection online at The Library of Congress. View 2,100 early baseball cards, read the history and view the original sheet music of the “other” national anthem, explore baseball-themed lesson plans, and learn more about great baseball players like Jackie Robinson.
Check out this resource, a must for any fan of the game: go.usa.gov/x32DH.
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Baseball Americana: Treasures from the Library of Congress
The world's largest collection of things related to baseball is housed at the Library of Congress! From baseball's biggest stars to street urchins, from its most newsworthy stories to sandlot and Little League games, "Baseball Americana" examines baseball's hardscrabble origins, rich cultural heritage and uniquely American character.
youtu.be/NEQiUtsD160
Flying High
Get your flags out and ready, July 4th is coming up!
Learn about the history, standards, and etiquette of the flag of the United States at The Library of Congress. Take what you learned and show your patriotic spirit this Independence Day! go.usa.gov/x32jY
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Learn about history, standards, and etiquette of the US flag with @LibraryCongress go.usa.gov/x32jY
Morning colors on U.S. cruiser "Raleigh"
June 1899: Morning colors on U.S. cruiser "Raleigh." Shows a group of sailors and an officer at the stern. The flag runs out in a ball to the end of the staff, and, at the signal, is broken. Proudly the stars and stripes wave in the morning breeze, while the officer salutes.
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Recipes for the 4th
Running out of recipes for your summer barbeque? This Fourth of July weekend try a recipe from The Library of Congress community cook book collection! Make a classic such as apple pie, or try something new! Find more information and fun recipes: go.usa.gov/x32Dh #LibraryofCongress #4thofJuly #cookbooks
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National Ice Cream Month
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Grab yourself a cone (or two) and learn about this sweet month with The Library of Congress.
You'll even find Thomas Jefferson's recipe for vanilla ice cream! go.usa.gov/x32Wk
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Grab a cup or cone (or both), @LibraryCongress says July is National #icecream Month! go.usa.gov/x32Wk