Today in History - July 30

07/30/2026

Today in History - July 30

On July 30, 1932, United States Vice President Charles Curtis declared, "I proclaim open the Olympic Games of Los Angeles, celebrating the tenth Olympiad of the modern era." Continue reading.

Automobile manufacturer Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863, on his family's farm in what is present day Dearborn, Michigan. Continue reading.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities OPEN NOW|Moving Image Digital Project Coordinator (VAR003320)

07/30/2026

Moving Image Digital Project Coordinator (VAR003320)

Opening Date: July 29, 2026
Closing Date: August 12, 2026
OPM Control Number: 878488400
Vacancy Number: VAR003320
LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
Grade: GS-11
Series: 0301
Minimum Salary: $85447.00
Maximum Salary: $111087.00
Work Schedule: Permanent - Flexitime
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Duty Location: Washington, DC
Security Clearance: Other
Availability: Open to All
Telework Eligibility: On-Site

The position serves as a MI Digital Project Coordinator, located in the Moving Image Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center Division, Researcher And Collections Services.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities OPEN NOW|Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room) (VAR003383)

07/30/2026

Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room) (VAR003383)

Opening Date: July 30, 2026
Closing Date: August 13, 2026
OPM Control Number: 878513000
Vacancy Number: VAR003383
LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
Grade: GS-14
Series: 1410
Minimum Salary: $143,319.00 per year
Maximum Salary: $187,093.00 per year
Work Schedule: Full Time - Flexitime
Promotion Potential: GS-14
Duty Location: Washington, DC
Security Clearance: Other
Availability: Open to All
Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The Head of the European Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Section, supervising the staff, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Section's geographic area of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Division Chief, the incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate reference service to the Congress and other Library patrons, directs the development and maintenance of the Library's collections pertaining to the region, facilitates the effective use of these collections by scholars, researchers, and others worldwide, and manages the development of digital technology to advance the Section's goals. The incumbent plans and produces scholarly programs, exhibits, seminars, and colloquia to bring attention to research developments and collections of interest to both scholars and the general public. The incumbent is responsible for cultivating relations with potential donors, securing funds for new initiatives, acquiring new collections, and establishing new services. In addition, the incumbent can be assigned to perform general administrative duties for the division and to serve in lieu of the chief as required.

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Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update

07/30/2026

S.J.Res.199

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". (07/30/2026)

Submit your picks for the 2026 National Film Registry! Deadline is August 15

07/30/2026

Submit your picks for the 2026 National Film Registry! Deadline is August 15

07/30/2026 08:10 AM EDT

The deadline to submit recommendations for the 2026 National Film Registry is fast approaching. Every year, public nominations help the Librarian of Congress choose 25 culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films deemed worthy of preservation. Today’s blog post gives more details and the direct link to the online nomination form. Submit your top 50 picks before time runs out!

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Henry S. Clubb’s Quest for Utopia: Octagon City and The Vegetarian Settlement Company

07/30/2026

Henry S. Clubb’s Quest for Utopia: Octagon City and The Vegetarian Settlement Company

07/29/2026 03:55 PM EDT

Rooted in the ideals and principles of the social reform movement, utopianism emerged from the fringes of society in the 19th century as idealistic communes, colonies, and settlements sprang up across the United States. In 1856, in the newly established territory of Kansas, vegetarian visionary Henry S. Clubb established his own version of utopia with the formation his meat-free, anti-slavery settlement dubbed Octagon City.

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New BARD Additions: July 2026

07/30/2026

New BARD Additions: July 2026

07/30/2026 02:09 PM EDT

Today's blog post rounds up all the new digital acquisitions and digitized items added to BARD in July 2026 by the NLS Music Section. Read on to learn what's new for you to download!

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A Connection Between the Past and the Future: The Local History & Genealogy Web Archive

07/30/2026

A Connection Between the Past and the Future: The Local History & Genealogy Web Archive

07/29/2026 09:00 AM EDT

The Local History and Genealogy Web Archive preserves websites that help researchers trace family histories and better understand the communities where their ancestors lived. In this interview, Ahmed Johnson discusses the importance of preserving the websites of local history and genealogical societies, the challenges of building a broadly representative collection, and the role of web archiving in connecting future researchers with the past.

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Webinar Series Recap: Celebrating the 2025 Literacy Awards Winners and Honorees

07/30/2026

Webinar Series Recap: Celebrating the 2025 Literacy Awards Winners and Honorees

07/28/2026 11:00 AM EDT

The Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program recently concluded a six-part webinar series featuring the 2025 Literacy Awards Winners and Honorees. All webinars have been recorded and can be found on the Literacy Awards website.

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Ray White Retires … After a Quick 44.5 Years

07/30/2026

Ray White Retires … After a Quick 44.5 Years

07/30/2026 09:00 AM EDT

Let’s check in with 1982. “E.T.” landed in theaters and called home. Something called “emoticons” were posted by a computer scientist and so began the creation story of emojis. CDs appeared in record stores. And the Library’s Music Division hired Raymond White, a fresh-faced young man from University of Maryland with degrees in history and …

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Finding 250 Years of American Innovation in The Source

07/30/2026

Finding 250 Years of American Innovation in The Source

07/29/2026 10:00 AM EDT

Explore 250 years of American invention and innovation through highlighted objects on display in The Source.

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Visualizing the Collections: Legal Reports (Publications of the Law Library of Congress) – Part 1

07/30/2026

Visualizing the Collections: Legal Reports (Publications of the Law Library of Congress) – Part 1

07/30/2026 10:01 AM EDT

Former intern Erah Arzate guides us through the Law Library's Legal Reports collection from the perspective of the metadata organizing the collection.

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Greg Harris of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Botkin Folklife Lectures Plus

07/30/2026

Greg Harris of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Botkin Folklife Lectures Plus

07/30/2026 04:09 PM EDT

This post in the Botkin Folklife Lectures Plus series features Greg Harris, President of Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The post includes videos of his lecture as well a conversation between Harris and American Folklife Center staff. His lecture is titled “’Is That Seat Taken?’: Folklore, Community, and Connection in Baseball and Rock and Roll.” Drawing on his background as a trained folklorist and his previous experience as head of the Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, Harris discussed how attendees at signature community gatherings—such as sporting events, games, and concerts—use stories and material culture to quickly establish connections with others. In the interview, Harris talks with AFC folklorists Nancy Groce and Stephen Winick about his experiences in music and training as a folklorist.

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Of Note: Lincoln Reelected. Simple Message, Complex Messaging System

07/30/2026

Of Note: Lincoln Reelected. Simple Message, Complex Messaging System

07/30/2026 11:13 AM EDT

In 1864, Anson Burlingame, an American diplomat in China, received a telegram from his counterpart in Russia with a simple message: Abraham Lincoln had been reelected president. Yet there was a complexity behind the simplicity.

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The Nearest Thing to a Ballgame

07/30/2026

The Nearest Thing to a Ballgame

07/30/2026 02:53 PM EDT

How did an early 20th century Washingtonian experience the thrill of our national pastime while their local team was on the road? The Coleman Scoreboard. Today’s post features photographs of this theatrical and electrical device, along with newspaper accounts of the invention.

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New Online Collection from the United Houma Nation of South Louisiana: Documenting Cultural Practices, History and Survivance

07/30/2026

New Online Collection from the United Houma Nation of South Louisiana: Documenting Cultural Practices, History and Survivance

07/28/2026 01:13 PM EDT

The CCG collection of the United Houma Nation of South Louisiana is a community led documentation project to record cultural history and the practice of a range of material culture production. Houma lifeways are under pressure from forces ranging from destruction of natural materials due to climate change to private home-owners and developers who close off traditional gathering places and the passing of much knowledge as elders pass on. The recent launch of the digital collection on the AFC’s website provides an opportunity for the project directors to reflect on the four year process to carry out the project.. The post foregrounds their remarks and calls attention to this collection of community memory and indigenous expressive cultural traditions

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Law Library Publishes New Report on the Legal Obligations and Liability of Producers of Large Language Models

07/30/2026

Law Library Publishes New Report on the Legal Obligations and Liability of Producers of Large Language Models

07/29/2026 09:00 AM EDT

This blog posts gives an overview of the newly published Law Library report on the legal obligations and liability of producers of large language models.

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The Journalist: ‘Devoted to Newspapers, Authors, Artists and Publishers’

07/30/2026

The Journalist: ‘Devoted to Newspapers, Authors, Artists and Publishers’

07/28/2026 02:49 PM EDT

The Journalist has recently been digitized and is now available in the Library of Congress Digital Collections. The content within this publication is particularly useful for studying the history of journalism in the United States. Read more about the history of the title and tips for searching.

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Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update

07/30/2026

H.R.6500

AGOA Extension Act (07/30/2026)

Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update

07/30/2026

S.Res.822

A resolution designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month". (07/30/2026)

S.Res.824

A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day". (07/30/2026)

S.Res.825

A resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States . (07/30/2026)

South Korea: Special Act Regulating Korean Investments in the U.S. Takes Effect as Part of Bilateral Trade Deal

07/30/2026

South Korea: Special Act Regulating Korean Investments in the U.S. Takes Effect as Part of Bilateral Trade Deal

07/30/2026 07:25 PM EDT

On June 18, 2026, the Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Act entered into force to implement commitments undertaken by South Korea and the United States during tariff negotiations between the nations. (Special Act on the Operation and Management of Strategic Investment between the Republic of Korea and the United States, Act No. 21486, Mar. 17, 2026.)Background Starting in 2025, the United States began negotiating agreements under its “America First Trade Policy” with trading partners such as South Korea. In late 2025, the negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea led to a deal under which Korea committed to invest about US$350 billion in the United States and purchase about US$100 billion of U.S. liquefied natural gas or other energy products. In return, the U.S....

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