Library Of Congress
President Donald Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, with more than a year remaining in her 10-year term. The termination came via a late-night email from the White House, part of a broader purge of federal officials seen as ideologically misaligned with the administration. […]
The Library of Congress has added 25 new recordings to its National Recording Registry, showcasing America’s diverse soundscape. This year’s selections include the “Hamilton” original cast album, the atmospheric “Minecraft: Volume Alpha” soundtrack, Tracy Chapman’s 1988 self-titled debut, and Miles Davis’s influential “Bitches Brew.” These additions reflect a wide range of genres—from Japanese American plantation […]
Lizzo has made history as the first person ever to plat a 200-year-old crystal flute owned by President James Madison, borrowed from the Library of Congress. During her “The Special Tour” stop at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C, she accepted an invitation from the Library of Congress to play. The flute is believed to […]
Carla Hayden became the first woman sworn in to take top ranks in the Library of Congress. She is now officially confirmed as the librarian of Congress, the second largest library in the world. The Library of Congress holds 183 million items and 838 miles of bookshelves. Carla Hayden is one of only 14 people […]
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