| Today in History - August 29
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At approximately 6:10 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 storm packing winds of 145 m.p.h., made landfall out of the Gulf of Mexico near Buras, Louisiana, and headed north towards the historic city of New Orleans, Louisiana, and the state of Mississippi. Continue reading.
Although descriptive not only of August 29, a 1939 interview “Human Kindness,” by author Anne Stevens, recorded a typical day at the Graham dairy farm in Georgetown, North Carolina. Continue reading.
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| Upcoming Events: August 30 through September 12
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| 08/29/2026
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Live! At The Library:
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
The Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibits, collections and programs. Learn More.
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Live! At the Library: "The Omnibus Project" Podcast Recording
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
This live recording of “The Omnibus Project” with hosts Ken Jennings and John Roderick will highlight the Library's treasures. The event will also include a special display of artifacts tied to past episodes for visitors to explore. Learn More.
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Live! At the Library: Café Concert Summer Series: John Bullard
Thursday, September 03, 2026 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
In an innovative night of music, join us for a distinctly American clash-up of styles and traditions. Bringing his critically acclaimed performance style, John Bullard continues his exploration of the artistic marriage of banjo and classical music in the Great Hall, ushering the banjo into new territory as a legitimate instrument in the classical chamber setting. Learn More.
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Necessary Turbulence:
Women Who Inspire A Nation
Wednesday, September 09, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. EDT
Honor a legacy of leadership, resilience and service with the Library of Congress Veteran's History Project and the launch of "Necessary Turbulence." Hear from the pioneering women of the United States Air Force Academy in this collective memoir, featuring over 100 personal donations to the Library of Congress' collections. Book signing to follow. Learn More.
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How Genealogy Shaped Society in Early America, with historian Karin Wulf, author of "Lineage"
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. EDT
In this special conversation, historian Karin Wulf will dive into the vital role of genealogy from the colonial era through the birth of the nation and into the 19th century, exploring lineage and connections as foundational elements of American history. Learn More.
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Live! At The Library
Thursday, September 10 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is open for extended hours every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks available for purchase in the Great Hall while immersing themselves in the Library's exhibits, collections and programs. Learn more.
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Live! At the Library:
"Love Letters of World War II"
Thursday, September 10 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
Confront the challenges of love during war in this powerful performance from Mélange Dance Theater. The evocative music and choreography of 22 dancers and nine musicians, bring to life Veteran's love letters from World War II, a collection of which will be available to explore before the performance. Learn more.
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Live! At the Library: Café Concert Summer Series: Everyday Everybody
Thursday, September 10 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
Say farewell to a celebratory summer with the DC-based band Everyday Everybody who bring their distinctly American sound blending Funk, Soul, Jazz and Afrofunk. Join us for an energetic live performance from the group named "Best Local Original Band" by the Washington City Paper and named "Best Funk Group" by the Washington Area Music Association. Learn more.
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12th Annual Small Press Expo Program with Cartoonist Kim Deitch
Friday, September 11, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for the 12th Annual Small Press Expo Program, an afternoon with Eisner and Inkpot Award-winning Cartoonist Kim Deitch on "How I Got My Start in Art." Kim will talk about the early days of his career and the influences on his work. He will also preview related, unpublished work and share some tales from his most recent book, "How I Make Comics." Learn more.
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A Celebration of Sir James Galway
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 07:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m. EDT
Celebrate the musical legacy of flutist Sir James Galway with the world premier of Lowell Liebermann's Sonata for Solo Flute, commissioned by the Library of Congress for this event and performed by Lorna McGhee, principal flutist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Liebermann will then join McGhee, Lady Jeanne Galway and Carol Lynn Ward Bamford, the Library's musical instruments curator, onstage for a fascinating discussion highlighting the career and extraordinary gifts of one of the world's most famous musicians. Learn more.
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Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDT
Join the Law Library of Congress for an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law and information about locating records and briefs. Register Now.
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An Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar featuring the New Jersey State Library
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDT
In this installment of the Orientation to Law Library Collections (OLLC) Webinar Series, Law Library of Congress experts and Cynthia Lambert, Law Librarian at the New Jersey State Library, will share digital and on-site resources available to legal researchers looking for an introduction to the Library's special services and collections. Register Now.
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Exhibitions at the Library of Congress
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 Library Treasures Stored on Synthetic DNA
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