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Donna Summer, Booker T. & The M.G.'s included in National Recording Registry

A week after her death, Donna Summer has been honored with the induction of her landmark 1977 danceclub hit “I Feel Love” into the...
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Library of Congress to archive public Twitter updates

Tweet it, and it just may get archived by the Library of Congress.That's right. If your in New York, Texas, California or tweeting anywhere through...
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Walter Dean Myers appointed new National Ambassador of Young People's Literature

  • Walter Dean Myers
  • January 3, 2012
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced that Walter Dean Myers has been named the new National Ambassador for Young People's...
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Two interesting history lessons for presenters

  • learning predictions
  • January 3, 2012
While a knowledge of history is not a front of the platform presentation skill, it is important that trainers, teachers, speakers and Military...
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'War of the Worlds' selected to National Film Registry

George Pal's groundbreaking, science fiction epic, "War of the Worlds," has been selected to the National Film Registry of the...
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Oscars® to celebrate film 100 years ago – 1911

  • Oscars®
  • October 21, 2011
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the year 1911 and its developmental contributions to motion pictures with a program...
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National Book Festival 2011 announces list of participating authors

National Book Festival 2011 announces list of participating authors -- The National Book Festival held annually in Washington, D.C. announced on...
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John Raitt Lives On, Thanks to Bonnie's Love & Video Artists International

  • John Raitt
  • September 8, 2011
The news is so exciting it’s as if the Music Division of the Library of Congress has ridden the carousel and grabbed several gold rings! The...
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Announcement of new Poet Laureate of the United States

  • New Poet Laureate
  • August 10, 2011
On August 10, 2011, it was broadcast on National TV NEWS the announcement that Philip Levine, 83, will serve as the next Poet Laureate of the...
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Library of Congress tips on preserving digital photos, Liz Timms joins NDIPP

Library of Congress tips on preserving digital photos, Liz Timms joins NDIPP Liz Timms joins the National Digital Information Infrastructure and...
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