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UNITED STATES HISTORY

America's Story from America's Library

Jump back in time to Colonial America, the Modern Era, or anywhere in between. The Library of Congress can even transport you back to the day you were born.

Biography Resource Center

All you ever wanted to know about famous people who shaped the United States' history. Learn more about inventors, scientists, artists, politicians, and other influential people.

Black History Month

Resources for kids and teens including library online resources, library materials, and Web sites. Celebrate by listening to African-American music or reading poems and books by African-American poets and authors.

Know Your Presidents on Presidents' Day

Get to know your presidential facts with books, library online resources, and Web sites for kids and teens. Learn more about the White House and what it was like to live there 100 years ago.

Pearl Harbor Remembered

Reading lists and research sources to help you find out about the events of Pearl Harbor. You'll find fiction set during the period and primary sources like diary entries.

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

Books, crafts, and information for kids and teens on the life and activities of Martin Luther King, Jr. Take the Dr. Martin Luther Kind, Jr. quiz until you get all the questions right.

Women's History Month

Learn about fascinating women famous for accomplishing fabulous things. Browse lists of books by female authors, picture books to celebrate with younger readers, and tales of our first ladies.

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