A GRAND GIFT OF ENDURING FACES

PAST CONNECTIONS
Linking past to present, the Library’s Flickr site gives a name to one of the photographed soldiers.

DONOR'S PERSPECTIVE
Brandon Liljenquist, son of collector Tom Liljenquist, comments on his family’s donation.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IN THE NEWS

PILGRIMAGE OF A “LIVING LEGEND”
Photographer Annie Leibovitz visits the Library of Congress to work on her new book.

READ ACROSS AMERICA
First lady Michelle Obama hosts a national reading day at the Library.

NLS TURNS 80
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped celebrated its 80th anniversary.

EXPOSITION GRAPHIQUE
The Library of Congress Graphic Arts galleries open.

MUSICAL TREASURES
The Library launches a new website featuring online access to priceless manuscripts.

HAGGADOT AT THE LIBRARY
New facsimile editions of the Washington Haggadah and Szyk Haggadah are published.

PASSING OF A LEGEND
Frank Buckles, the last surviving WWI U.S. veteran, passes away.