Are the tactics used by suffragists to fight for political power still effective? Suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment marked an important moment in the progression of women’s participation in our democracy and civic life. Yet it was an imperfect victory, and one that stands neither as a beginning nor an end, but […]
Remembering Lincoln: How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Browse through their responses as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and grief.
Explore the Garden at the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House. The small lot, which contains 1770s timber frame and brick dwelling, and a small garden, was one of the few buildings in existence in the area during the American Revolution. Reflect on the formation of our nation in this urban garden.
Listen to John Levy discuss his experiences as a jazz musician during the time of segregation and explore other relevant sources.
Wendy Oxenhorn speaks about her work with Children of Substance, an organization formed to help the children of substance abusers, and Street News, a newspaper created to provide legitimate employment for NYC panhandlers.
On the night of January 21, 1897, a white mob attacked the home of George Dinning, a formerly enslaved farmer in Simpson County, Kentucky. As the crowd fired their guns into his house, Dinning shot back in self-defense, killing a young man. “So began one of the strangest legal episodes in American history – one […]
Migration influences the world’s economies, cultures, and politics in major ways. Check out the impacts it has on the world with our Migration module!
In this short and snappy video, former Justice Yvette McGee Brown explains how Ohio’s court system works from the trial courts all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court.
This three-minute video highlights the women's suffrage movement in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and technology that gave women the time and capacity to advocate for the vote. The video was made in conjunction with a temporary Putnam-original exhibit that was mounted in 2020.
Explore the international institutions designed to promote peace and prosperity with our “Global Governance” module.
The Provocation Deck is a tool for you, your friends, and your family to start provoking and stimulating conversations about ourselves, our communities, and our democracy. Use these cards to ask questions and discover opportunities to explore new possibilities during the 4th of July!
Over the years Congress has embraced reforming the institution, but that process often was voter driven. Might the current hyper-partisanship be an equally impactful event that will change the way Congress operates? A bipartisan panel of former and current Members of Congress will discuss these issues. Moderated by Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, panelists […]