Film Loans from the Library of Congress — July 2025

07/01/2025

Film Loans from the Library of Congress — July 2025

07/01/2025 06:00 AM EDT

Every month, the Library of Congress loans out some of its film treasures to film festivals and festivals all over the world. See if anything is coming near you!

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Today in History - July 1

07/01/2025

Today in History - July 1

On July 1, 1847, the United States Post Office issued its first general issue postage stamp, a five-cent stamp honoring Benjamin Franklin, the first postmaster general under the Continental Congress. Continue reading.

The Battle of Gettysburg began on July, 1, 1863. Continue reading.

On July 1, 1898, Theodore Roosevelt and his volunteer cavalry, the Rough Riders, stormed Kettle Hill, then joined in the capture of the San Juan Hill complex. Continue reading.

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The Status of the Chagos Archipelago – Part II: United Kingdom’s Agreement with Mauritius

07/01/2025

The Status of the Chagos Archipelago – Part II: United Kingdom’s Agreement with Mauritius

07/01/2025 09:00 AM EDT

This is part two of a two part blog post that describes the changing status of the Chagos Archipelago, in particular the recently signed treaty returning its sovereignty from the United Kingdom (UK) to Mauritius and the long term lease for a joint UK-US military base on the island.

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Pakistan: President Grants Assent to Islamabad Child Marriage Law

07/01/2025

Pakistan: President Grants Assent to Islamabad Child Marriage Law

07/01/2025 10:15 AM EDT

On May 30, 2025, Pakistan enacted the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, legislation aimed at reducing and ultimately eliminating child marriage, after receiving assent from President Asif Ali Zardari.According to the bill’s statement of objects and reasons (p. 5), the bill was “introduced with the object to curb, discourage and eventually eradicate …

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From “Rag” to “Flag” – A Patriotic Melody with Broadway Origins

07/01/2025

From “Rag” to “Flag” – A Patriotic Melody with Broadway Origins

07/01/2025 11:00 AM EDT

Analyzing two different versions of "You're a Grand Old Flag" allows students both to hone their listening skills and to consider how music changes over time and how word choice may shift depending on historical and cultural contexts.

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