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Today in History - January 26

Today in History - January 26

Michigan entered the union as the twenty-sixth state on January 26, 1837.  Continue reading.

According to the terms of the capitulation protocol of January 26, 1654, Portugal decreed that Jewish and Dutch settlers had three months to leave Brazil.  Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 086 - "Sure"

Poem 086 - "Sure"

A poem by Arlene Tribbia from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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The (Sketch) Artist at War

01/26/2026 09:00 AM EST

William Munro found time to sketch and draw hundreds of pieces of art while serving during World War II. Working as a medic and supply clerk in the Army's medical battalion in North Africa and Europe, Munro sketched everything from scenes of war to lush landscapes to the camraderie of his fellow soldiers. His letters and some 370 artworks are in his collection at the Veterans History Project.

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An Interview with Robin Zamora, Foreign Law Intern

01/26/2026 09:00 AM EST

This blog post features an interview with Foreign Law Intern Robin Zamora.

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Patron Services: Weather-Related Closure – Monday January 26, 2026

NOTICE: Due to inclement weather, all Library of Congress Reading Rooms/Research Centers will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

 

 

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Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills Update

  1. H.R.22 [119th] - SAVE Act
  2. H.Res.353 [119th] - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
  3. H.R.6938 [119th] - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
  4. H.R.7148 [119th] - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  5. H.R.1 [119th] - An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
  6. S.381 [119th] - 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act
  7. H.R.7006 [119th] - Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
  8. H.Res.537 [119th] - Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
  9. H.R.7147 [119th] - Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
  10. H.J.Res.140 [119th] - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
White House Rush: How Books are Repaired for Congress

01/26/2026 11:58 AM EST

The General Collections Conservation Section routinely performs urgent treatments on books needed by Congress and interlibrary loan. Sometimes, though, a request comes through that’s special even for them. Staff member Meg Gray offers an inside look at one such request.

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Pakistan: Parliament Creates National Commission to Protect Religious Minority Rights

01/26/2026 12:42 PM EST

On December 17, 2025, the president of Pakistan approved a bill to establish a National Commission for Minorities Rights to “promote and protect the human rights of all [religious] minorities in Pakistan.” The legislation, the National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill 2025, was passed by the Parliament in a joint session on December 2, 2025. An …

 

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities OPEN NOW|IT Acquisitions and Vendor Management Specialist (VAR003201)

IT Acquisitions and Vendor Management Specialist (VAR003201)

  • Opening Date: January 26, 2026
  • Closing Date: February 11, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 855260000
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003201
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • Grade: GS-14
  • Series: 1101
  • Minimum Salary: $143,913.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $187,093.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, business analysts, IT specialists, contractors, and others to identify and capture OCIO acquisitions and vendor-related requirements and expectations at the Service-wide and division/section levels.

 Articulates clear requirements in Statements of Work or Performance Work Statements for contracts for the most complex goods and services requiring regular oversight and interaction with contractor program management and Library service units, Library management, or Congress, or other executive stakeholders to address issues with contract staffing, schedule, and project management. Ensures that contracting terms specify required performance management metrics, reporting, and processes to support OCIO’s vendor performance management process. 

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