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Critics cite separation of powers concerns: “You can’t name an executive branch official to head a legislative branch agency.”

This move comes shortly after President Donald Trump removed Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to lead the Library of Congress, as part of an ongoing effort to remove government officials perceived as opposing his administration.

In one video, a former marine describes how a sergeant hit him on his first night in Vietnam because he assumed he was Vietnamese

The US Library of Congress has decided to immortalize the Windows 95 startup sound in the National Recording Registry.

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is a full 24 hours of practical jokes, elaborate hoaxes and sticky notes

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation, are housed in the U.S. National Archives. Beyond these high-profile items, it also preserves lesser-known but no less vital records, such as national park master plans,…

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life

Animal rights group suggested replacing the famous marmot with vegan cake to forecast the end of winter

Robert Rodriguez's 'Spy Kids' is among the group promoted by congressman Joaquín Castro