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In 1876, during Philadelphia's centennial celebrations of the Declaration of Independence, Susan B. Anthony and the National Woman Suffrage Association presented their "Declaration of Rights" for women. Inspired by the Declaration itself, they boldly demanded equality, distributing copies to acting Vice President Thomas W. Ferry and the crowd. This event sparked ongoing demands for women's rights. #LibraryofCongress #Women #Equality #Rights https://lnkd.in/eTSJSh9i

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Are you a UFO skeptic or enthusiast? For years UFO sightings have been a fascinating mystery that have skeptics giving a side eye and enthusiasts wanting more. The American Folklife Center has recordings of people who claim to have had an encounter with UFOs. Click below to hear their stories. #UFO #LibraryOfCongress https://lnkd.in/ezdWCT7q

Did you know that the Library of Congress has a Grammy winner on staff? Grammy winning audio design engineer, Rob Friedrich tells us about preserving master recordings of many artists including Les Paul and Liza Minelli in a custom-designed multitrack preservation studio at the Library of Congress’ National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC). #Music #LibraryOfCongress  https://lnkd.in/eCyfjCBb

Find out how a love of science and health led Mineeya Miles from her kinesiology degree to a role as a special assistant for the Wellness program in the Library's Health Services Division. #LibraryofCongress #Career  https://lnkd.in/em_eFTDy

Imagine being in the 1400s contemplating how to cook with a multitude of ingredients without any instructions on their proper use. It was challenging to comprehend until Maestro Martino, a chef, created the first Italian cookbook “Libro de arte coquinaria." He provided detailed written instructions on how to handle primary ingredients and make dishes. Centuries later, this inspired cooks in Lombardy to document recipes by hand to preserve culinary knowledge for future generations. #LibraryofCongress #Cooking https://lnkd.in/e3WV_N_q

Music and literature sometimes intersect in surprising ways. Follow along as 2024 Junior Fellow Jacob LaBarge explores the Library’s collection of several contemporary composers inspired by James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses”. #LibraryOfCongress #Music #Books #Intern https://lnkd.in/eumm3vf7