The Pamphleteer

During colonial times in America, if you wanted to convince or inform people about some issue that you considered important, you went to the local printer and got some pamphlets printed. You then handed them out, read them to anybody that was interested, nailed them to the town bulletin board, or the nearest tree. The first amendment was specifically written to protect this type of activity and the writers or "pamphleteers".

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THOMAS was launched in January of 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress. The leadership of the 104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative information freely available to the public.

Since that time THOMAS has expanded the scope of its offerings to include features such as: Bills, Resolutions; Activity in Congress; Congressional Record; Schedules, Calendars; Committee Information; Presidential Nominations; Treaties; Government Resources.

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Today in History

This Library of Congress site offers a day-by-day listing of historical events.
Search the archive for the day of your choice.

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American Memory: Library of Congress

American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written
and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and
sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of
American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the
Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people,
places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a
resource for education and lifelong learning.

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