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Today in History - November 18

Today in History - November 18

On November 18, 1883, precisely at noon, North American railroads switched to a new standard time system for rail operations, which they called Standard Railway Time (SRT). Continue reading.

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre, inventor of the first practical process of photography, was born near Paris, France, on November 18, 1789. Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 048 - "Thanks For Remembering Us"

Poem 048 - "Thanks For Remembering Us"

A poem by Dana Gioia from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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Shop Closing Laws in Germany

11/18/2025 09:00 AM EST

The blog post reviews laws regarding shop openings in Germany with a focus on Sunday as a constitutionally guaranteed day of rest.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities OPEN NOW|Attorney Advisor (Assistant General Counsel) (VAR003185)

Attorney Advisor (Assistant General Counsel) (VAR003185)

  • Opening Date: November 18, 2025
  • Closing Date: December 2, 2025
  • OPM Control Number: 850259900
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003185
  • LC Organization Unit: Copyright
  • Grade: GS-15
  • Series: 0905
  • Minimum Salary: $167,603.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $195,200.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Office of The General Counsel, Copyright Office. Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works.   The Assistant General Counsel position works in the Office of General Counsel of the Copyright Office.  The incumbent serves as an expert on all legal and factual matters related to the administration of title 17 of the U.S. Code.

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25 Years of the Veterans History Project

11/18/2025 10:10 AM EST

As the Veterans History Project celebrates its 25th anniversary, Director Monica Mohindra reflects on the Project’s mission to preserve and share the firsthand stories of U.S. veterans. This post introduces a 25-part blog series honoring veterans, past leaders and the collective effort that has built a national archive of more than 120,000 personal narratives.

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Teaching About Community and Place with Library of Congress Maps

11/18/2025 11:00 AM EST

Maps from the Library's collection offer teachers a range of tools for helping students see, think about, and construct questions about a sense of place.

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India: Constitutional Amendment Would Allow Removal of Prime Minister and Other Ministers for Serious Crimes

11/18/2025 11:23 AM EST

On August 20, 2025, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced to amend the Constitution of India to enable the removal of high government officials who have been arrested and are in custody for serious crimes. The bill would amend several provisions in the constitution and establish a constitutional mechanism to remove …

 

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (11/18/2025 legislative day)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (11/18/2025 legislative day)
This Coming Month at the Packard Campus Theater: December 2025

11/18/2025 01:59 AM EST

Just in time for the holidays, the movies are back at the Packard Campus. Come see what's playing....

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25 for 25, “Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind” by Susan Schneider

11/18/2025 03:30 PM EST

This post is part of the Kluge Center’s 25 for 25, in honor of the Kluge Center’s 25th anniversary, celebrating 25 books that were written thanks to the Kluge Center’s support. Read the introductory post to the series here. Susan Schneider’s book Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind (Princeton University Press, 2019) …

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment". (11/18/2025 legislative day)
Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision". (11/18/2025 legislative day)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". (11/18/2025 legislative day)
Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (11/18/2025 legislative day)