Today in History - April 20

04/20/2026

Today in History - April 20

American sculptor Daniel Chester French was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on April 20, 1850. Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 145 - "Proof of Life"

04/20/2026

Poem 145 - "Proof of Life"

A poem by Tony Hoagland from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us this Tuesday, April 21, for an Introduction to Congress.gov Webinar

04/20/2026

Join instructors Barbara Bavis and Robert Brammer for an Introduction to Congress.gov webinar this Tuesday, April 21st 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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Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills Update

04/20/2026

Most-Viewed Bills - Week of April 19, 2026

H.R.4818 [118th] - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
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.
H.R.8250 [119th] - Parents Decide Act
H.R.22 [119th] - SAVE Act
H.Res.939 [119th] - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
H.R.1 [119th] - An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
S.3971 [119th] - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
H.R.4393 [119th] - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
H.R.7148 [119th] - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
H.R.3633 [119th] - Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025

LCM- Explore imaginary maps, Mucha illustrations and author Hampton Sides

04/20/2026

The Library of Congress Magazine (LCM) is published bimonthly to tell the Library's stories, to showcase its talented staff and to share and promote the use of the resources of the world's largest library. A digital version of LCM is available at lcm.loc.gov.

Map of the Eastern and Western hemispheres by prolific Ottoman scholar Katip Çelebi

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Today in History - April 20

Poem 145 - "Proof of Life"

Current Issue - Into the Unknown: Tales of Exploration and Survival

From the issue

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Online Offerings

The Last Word

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The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in An Age of Revolution

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