On this day in 1917, the La Ragione newspaper was founded in Philadelphia. This Italian-language newspaper was short-lived but exposed corruption within the community. Learn more about Italian-American newspapers and explore their pages in #ChronAm loc.gov/collections/ch…

Are you planting a tree to celebrate Arbor Day? Find some inspiration in the unique stories behind these famous American trees that have stood out for their beauty, size, longevity, and often their role in history. Read more in our blog. blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandhe… #ChronAm #ArborDay

After the devastating Great Blizzard of 1888, New York City formed the Rapid Transit Commission to create a subway. The New York City Subway officially opened in 1904. Use this guide to learn more about it in #ChronAm
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Happy #NationalPicnicDay ! This photo was taken at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park and featured in the Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer in 1921.

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On this day in 1954, television coverage of the Army-McCarthy hearings began. The Associated Press declared these hearings the biggest news story in 1954. Read more about it in our historic newspaper archive Chronicling America. loc.gov/resource/sn830… #OTD #ChronAm

In 1872, Yellowstone was established as the first National Park in the U.S. What’s your favorite National Park? Read more in our historic newspaper archive loc.gov/resource/sn870… #NationalParkWeek #ChronAm

The search is on for 2024 Library of Congress Archives, History and Heritage Advanced (AHHA) Fall Interns! There is 1 remote, paid internship to create research guides for 19&20c Black and Hispanic history topics in #ChronAm . Apply by 4/22/2024: loc.gov/item/internshi…

The Bozeman Avant Courier was first published in 1871 by Joseph Wright, a veteran of the Confederate army and a staunch Democrat. The weekly newspaper promoted Bozeman’s agricultural potential. Read issues in Chronicling America.
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Perfectly practical for any #GardenParty , accordion pleated Indian muslin with handsome lace and a sash of blue velvet. From the Richmond Virginian, Aug. 24, 1912. #ChronAmParty #VaChron

Garden party outfit idea: wear a hat with real flowers so you blend in with the garden and can sneak up on the other guests to eavesdrop and get all the hot gossip. Follow us for more party tips. 😆

Outfit from an 1897 issue of the Pine Bluff Daily Graphic. #ChronAm

Craving ideas for outdoor meals? A 1928 article from the Washington Times provides menu ideas for both porch suppers and garden parties. Learn more about it at #ChronAm #GardenParty : loc.gov/resource/sn840… #ChronAm Party

In June 1939, the Washington D.C. British Embassy hosted a garden party for King George and Queen Elizabeth for the Queen’s birthday. Read more about it at #ChronAm #GardenParty : loc.gov/resource/sn830… #ChronAm Party

A gorgeous array of #GardenParty dresses by Lady Duff Gordon from the Richmond Times Dispatch, May 30, 1920. #ChronAmParty #VaChron

Has warm weather gotten you in the mood for a garden party? To make sure you are properly attired, check out these articles from the Omaha Daily Bee. #GardenParty #ChronAmParty chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn9902199…

Is this a time traveling George Clooney the lower right corner of this gardening illustration from 1911? #ChronAmParty #GardenParty loc.gov/resource/sn990…

Eleanor Roosevelt popularized White House Garden Parties honoring veterans, women's groups, and political spouses. Read more about the White House #GardenParty at #ChronAm : loc.gov/resource/sn840… #ChronAm Party

On our way to the garden party. Follow us to catch all our posts today with tips for attending a garden party and how to make the most of it. Drawing from an 1896 issue of the Pine Bluff Daily Graphic.

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Take advantage of these warm spring days without the Illinois humidity and bugs by hosting a garden party! Not sure where to start? Perhaps Mrs. Frank Learned's article in the August 3, 1913 issue of the Chicago Examiner might be of use! #ChronAmParty #GardenParty

Discover the poetry of deaf journalist and women’s rights activist Laura Redden Searing in our historic newspaper archive Chronicling America loc.gov/resource/sn850… #DeafHistory #ChronAm