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The Library Celebrates Its Bicentennial: April 24, 2000

May 2000 - Vol. 59, No. 5

The Library Celebrates Its Bicentennial: April 24, 2000

Cover Story
The Library of Congress observed its 200th birthday on April 24, 2000, with a full day of special events.

About the Cover

  • America's LibraryAMERICA'S LIBRARY
    A new Web site for children and families, draws on the Library's rich Internet resources.

  • Living Legend medalLIVING LEGENDS
    Artists, writers, activists, filmmakers, physicians, entertaners, sports figures and public servants were honored.

  • no image availableSPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
    Several groups honored the Library of Congress on its birthday.

  • books from Jefferson's libraryGIFTS TO THE NATION
    Gifts and donations add depth and diversity to the Library's collections.

  • Quarterly JournalBICENTENNIAL BACKGROUND
    An examination of two Library of Congress magazines, Civilization and the Quarterly Journal.

  • Bach to Baseball CardCONSERVATION CORNER
    A new Web site tells the story of the Library's preservation efforts.

  • John Y. ColeALA HONOR
    John Cole will receive the 2000 Lippincott Award.

  • Favorite Poem ProjectREADING, VOICE, PUBLICATION
    A symposium and evening of readings concluded Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky's third term.

  • Robert PinskyFAVORITE POEMS
    Robert Pinsky closes his third term as Poet Laureate.

  • panel membersLOOKING AT LINCOLN
    "The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship" was the theme of a symposium held at the Library in March.

  • Billington and MubarakFROM EGYPT TO THE WORLD
    The Library hosted two panels on the subject of Egypt and globalization.

  • no image availableTRACER BULLET
    Technology and Business Division publishes subject bibliography, "Science and Technology in 18th Century America."

  • no image availableSTEPHEN SONDHEIM SALUTE
    National Public Radio and the Library celebrate composer Stephen Sondheim.

  • Center for the BookNEWS FROM THE CENTER FOR THE BOOK

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