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Today in History - July 10

Today in History - July 10

Legendary jazz pianist and composer, Jelly Roll Morton died in Los Angeles on July 10, 1941.  Continue reading.

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An Interview with Foreign Law Intern at the Law Library of Congress, Raksmei Dara

07/10/2025 08:00 AM EDT

Today's blog post is an interview with foreign law intern in the Global Legal Research Directorate at the Law Library of Congress, Raksmei Dara.

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The Montgomerys of Mississippi: How a Once Enslaved Family Bought Jefferson Davis’ Plantation House After the Civil War

07/10/2025 09:00 AM EDT

One year after the Civil War, the newly freed Montgomery family in Mississippi bought the huge plantations on which they had been enslaved -- those of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy, and his brother, Joseph. The Montgomerys would go on to found Mound Bayou, the all-Black Black farming community that President Theodore Roosevelt dubbed "the jewel of the Delta." The family saga was one of the most unusual stories to arise from the ashes of the Confederacy and attempts during Reconstruction to create a democratic society in its wake.

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[summary of decisions] LCSH/LCC/LCMPT List 12c, 2024

Library of Congress Summaries of Decisions

A new Summary of Decisions has been posted. Changes were made as indicated on the approved list. The Summary of Decisions records guidance and decisions for proposals that do not appear on the approved list.

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us on Thursday, July 24, for an Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar at 1:00 PM EDT

Join us on Thursday, July 24, at 1:00 PM EDT for the Orientation to Law Library Collections WebinarThis webinar provides information about the Law Library’s wide range of online resources and our print collections. Some resources attendees will learn about include the Law Library’s research guidesdigital collections, and the Guide to Law Online.

This month’s webinar will feature a special appearance by law librarians from the Connecticut State Library as part of our State Law Libraries Outreach Project. Presenting from the Connecticut State Library will be Deborah Schander, state librarian, and Lindsay Cawley, reference services unit head. We hope you will join us for this interesting webinar! 

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Finland: Parliament Votes to Abandon Ottawa Treaty Banning Antipersonnel Mines

07/10/2025 11:01 AM EDT

On June 19, 2025, the Finnish Parliament voted to approve the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty, which forbids the use of antipersonnel mines. On July 4, Alexander Stubb, Finland’s president, issued a statement confirming the country would withdraw from the convention.Through its withdrawal, Finland seeks to be able to use land mines for defensive …

 

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Five Questions, Intern Edition: Abigail Bowers, 2025 Junior Fellow

07/10/2025 11:06 AM EDT

Learn about 2025 Junior Fellow Abigail Bowers! She is working on Gilded Age entries for the "This Month in Business History” guide.

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Made at the Library: The Declaration in Script and Print

07/10/2025 12:01 PM EDT

On Thursday, July 17, at noon, the Library will host historian John Bidwell for a "Made at the Library" event to celebrate the recent publication of his book, The Declaration in Script and Print: A Visual History of America's Founding Document. Dr. Bidwell will discuss his book and the process of conducting research using the Library's collections.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Supervisory Facility Planning and Project Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003140)

Supervisory Facility Planning and Project Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003140)

  • Opening Date: July 10, 2025
  • Closing Date: July 24, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 840347300
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003140
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Operating Officer
  • Grade: GS-14
  • Series: 1640
  • Minimum Salary: $142,488.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $185234.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

Directs and coordinates the Library's space planning and project management, design, and construction programing. Oversees all interior design work and related projects for the Library's facilities, including furniture and furnishings in accordance with ergonomic standards. Coordinates any and all related engineering, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and/or environmental activities associated with the Library's facilities. 

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Financial Management Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003148)

Financial Management Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003148)

  • Opening Date: July 9, 2025
  • Closing Date: July 23, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 840368400
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003148
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Operating Officer
  • Grade: GS-09
  • Series: 0501
  • Minimum Salary: $69,923.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $90,898.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Financial Services Directorate (FSD). The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and interpretation of large volumes of financial data required by complex operations, thereby permitting better internal control, and interrelating efforts and products with other administrative processes such as budget formulation, systems analysis, and overall financial management.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - Supervisory IT Specialist (Head, Service Desk Operations) (Vacancy#:VAR003139)

Supervisory IT Specialist (Head, Service Desk Operations) (Vacancy#:VAR003139)

  • Opening Date: July 9, 2025
  • Closing Date: July 22, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 840311700
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003139
  • LC Organization Unit: Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • Grade: GS-14
  • Series: 2210
  • Minimum Salary: $142,488.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $185,234.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Service Desk Operations Section, IT End User Services Division, IT Partner Engagement Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. This position is responsible for the engineering and maintenance of all end user endpoints and services (workstation, mobile, print and cloud collaboration tools etc.) within the enterprise. The candidate should have expertise in endpoint configuration management technologies (Microsoft SCCM/MECM/InTune, JamfPro etc.) and have actively managed teams in the support and maintenance of such platforms. Experience with cloud technologies and their relation to mobile and workstation management is essential. Candidate must have experience leading teams in product lifecycle upgrades, large scale enterprise deployments and active troubleshooting and support for enterprise service disruptions.

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Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update

Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act (07/10/2025 legislative day)