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Native American Heritage Month

U.S. cultural institutions pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans

Image of Hiromi Uehara leaning against a piano with the refelction of her face in the piano

Concerts from the Library

Celebrate 100 years of performing arts and music at the Library.

A view of the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, with many people shown enjoying the beautiful architecture in the hall, on the stairs and in the gallery above

Thursday Night Fun & Programs

'Live! at the Library' features evening engagement in a gorgeous setting.

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Free to Use and Reuse: Joy & Sorrow

This set highlights two opposite emotions--joy and sorrow. This collection highlights images from the Library of Congress that shows both. Unless otherwise noted, the images are from the Prints & Photographs Division.

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