Poetry 180: Poem 023 - "Tour"

10/08/2026

A poem by Carol Snow from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

Today in History - October 8

10/08/2026

Today in History - October 8

On Sunday, October 8, 1871, fire leveled a broad swath of Michigan and Wisconsin, including the cities of Peshtigo, Holland, Manistee, and Port Huron. Continue reading.

On October 8, 1862, Union and Confederate forces fought at Perryville, Kentucky, in a one-day battle that repulsed the South's attempt to bring that border state into the Confederacy. Continue reading.

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John Steinbeck: Precursors to East of Eden

10/08/2026

John Steinbeck: Precursors to East of Eden

10/08/2026 10:00 AM EDT

Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist John Steinbeck (1902-1968) is gaining renewed interest with the October 2026 release of a new Netflix mini-series adaptation of his novel East of Eden (1952) from screenwriter and showrunner Zoe Kazan.

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In Memoriam, Interview with Dolly Parton on “Coat of Many Colors”

10/08/2026

In Memoriam, Interview with Dolly Parton on “Coat of Many Colors”

10/08/2026 10:46 AM EDT

We fondly look back at our conversation with Dolly Parton from 2016, when she sat down with us to discuss the writing, success and legacy of “Coat of Many Colors,” which was added to the National Recording Registry in 2011.

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Using Newspaper Journalism to Introduce Units of Study in United States History

10/08/2026

Using Newspaper Journalism to Introduce Units of Study in United States History

10/08/2026 11:00 AM EDT

In the classroom, newspaper journalism from a historical period offers a way to start and close a unit. By introducing students to issues of the time through what was reported on, students can practice primary source analysis while also finding clues about what topics and events they will encounter throughout a unit.

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New Zealand: Two New Laws Passed to Replace Major Environmental Protection Legislation

10/08/2026

New Zealand: Two New Laws Passed to Replace Major Environmental Protection Legislation

10/08/2026 01:22 PM EDT

On September 21, 2026, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill. These complementary pieces of legislation together will repeal and replace the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), which for 35 years has been the main law regulating the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand. The bills became law after receiving royal assent on September 30, with certain provisions to come into force at later dates.Successive governments have sought to significantly amend and ultimately replace the RMA. The previous Labour Party-led government enacted the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 and the Spatial Planning Act 2023. The current National Party-led government repealed both bills after the 2023 election....

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A Fire Lookout in the White Mountains

10/08/2026

A Fire Lookout in the White Mountains

10/08/2026 02:04 PM EDT

The Prints & Photographs Division collections include many photographs of women war workers during World War II, occupying posts left vacant by men who had been called up for active military duty. Read on to learn about Barbara Mortensen’s work as a fire lookout in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us on Thursday, October 22, for an Introduction to Congress.gov Webinar at 2:00 PM EDT

10/08/2026

Join instructors Barbara Bavis and Robert Brammer for an Introduction to Congress.gov webinar this Thursday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This orientation provides a basic overview of Congress.gov. While the focus of the session will be searching legislation and the Congressional member information associated with it, the new features of Congress.gov will also be highlighted.

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Join Us for an Evening with Dana Bash and Kelly O’Donnell

10/08/2026

Join Us for an Evening with Dana Bash and Kelly O’Donnell

10/08/2026 03:45 PM EDT

Elections can usher in economic prosperity, fresh solutions for ongoing problems and new policies that improve the lives of citizens everywhere. They can lead to war, a scarcity of resources and a loss of deeply-held values. In other words, elections matter, sometimes in ways we can’t even anticipate. Join us at 7 p.m. next week, …

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United Kingdom: Sanctions Designed to Counter Sudan’s War

10/08/2026

United Kingdom: Sanctions Designed to Counter Sudan’s War

10/08/2026 03:57 PM EDT

On July 16, 2026, the United Kingdom announced sanctions against 11 individuals and entities that it suspects are “linked to the financing, procurement and commercial networks supporting the [warring forces] and fuelling Sudan’s conflict.” The UK government is concerned by the ongoing conflict, which started in spring 2023 and, according to the United Nations, has “hallmarks of genocide.” The UK seeks to use the sanctions to expose and disrupt “key commercial networks that help convert Sudan’s gold wealth into revenue that sustains the conflict....

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Informing AI Strategy and Literacy: An Interview with Sylvia Staal Riordan

10/08/2026

Informing AI Strategy and Literacy: An Interview with Sylvia Staal Riordan

10/08/2026 04:03 PM EDT

In this interview, 2026 Library of Congress intern Sylvia Staal Riordan reflects on her experience working in the Digital Strategy Directorate of the Library’s Office of the Chief Information Officer. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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