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Only a true icon can create a blockbuster hit song within a hit album, which also spawns a new catchphrase and a dance craze at the same time. Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” was *the* cultural moment of 2008, and most of 2009 as well.

Only a true icon can create a blockbuster hit song within a hit album, which also spawns a new catchphrase and a dance craze at the same time. Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” was the cultural moment of 2008, and most of 2009 as well.

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Daddy Yankee’s massive 2004 hit “Gasolina” was so explosive that it poured over every border & ushered in a full reggaeton revolution. Some U.S. radio stations even switched formats to be part of it. "Gasolina" is the first reggaeton recording to be added to the #NatRecRegistry.

Daddy Yankee’s massive 2004 hit “Gasolina” was so explosive that it poured over every border & ushered in a full reggaeton revolution. Some U.S. radio stations even switched formats to be part of it. "Gasolina" is the first reggaeton recording to be added to the #NatRecRegistry.

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Most silent-era film productions have been lost to time & hardly *any* material shot by Black filmmakers pre-1920 has survived. But recently, the earliest known footage produced by a Black film company was found, hiding in plain sight, in our collections.

Most silent-era film productions have been lost to time & hardly any material shot by Black filmmakers pre-1920 has survived. But recently, the earliest known footage produced by a Black film company was found, hiding in plain sight, in our collections.

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It's the Library's birthday. 🥰 Looking pretty good for 224, don't you think? Hopefully we'll continue to be a beacon of knowledge and truth, a venue for art and culture, and a maker of smiles and wonder for at LEAST another 224 years.

It's the Library's birthday. 🥰 Looking pretty good for 224, don't you think? Hopefully we'll continue to be a beacon of knowledge and truth, a venue for art and culture, and a maker of smiles and wonder for at LEAST another 224 years.

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In 1983, to fashion that all-important title track for "Flashdance," the filmmakers turned to experts in the field of music for movies: Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara & Keith Forsey. The result worked perfectly for the climax of the film AND became a major radio hit. #NatRecRegistry

In 1983, to fashion that all-important title track for "Flashdance," the filmmakers turned to experts in the field of music for movies: Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara & Keith Forsey. The result worked perfectly for the climax of the film AND became a major radio hit. #NatRecRegistry

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The Library always stands ready to assist when a new Congress convenes. This week we pulled materials from our collections for Congress members to be sworn in with. Here's a behind-the-scenes look from our comic book vault.

The Library always stands ready to assist when a new Congress convenes. This week we pulled materials from our collections for Congress members to be sworn in with. Here's a behind-the-scenes look from our comic book vault.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created as a promotion for Montgomery Ward. He first appeared in a 1939 book & later in this 1948 film. As far as we know, the Library has the only complete version of the original release. The full film:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created as a promotion for Montgomery Ward. He first appeared in a 1939 book & later in this 1948 film. As far as we know, the Library has the only complete version of the original release. The full film:

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Are you a fan of the band BTS? You may have seen a teaser video last month for the band's new album, "Arirang," which shares its name with a beloved Korean folk song. The video alluded to the first recording ever made of that song, a nearly 130-year-old wax cylinder preserved here at the Library. 🧵

Are you a fan of the band BTS? You may have seen a teaser video last month for the band's new album, "Arirang," which shares its name with a beloved Korean folk song. The video alluded to the first recording ever made of that song, a nearly 130-year-old wax cylinder preserved here at the Library. 🧵

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Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024. Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️

Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024. Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️

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The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public for the first time on this day in 1937. About 200,000 people paid 25¢ to walk the bridge, equal to about $5.75 in today's dollars. The next day it opened to cars. This footage is from the Prelinger Archives, acquired by the Library in 2002.

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public for the first time on this day in 1937. About 200,000 people paid 25¢ to walk the bridge, equal to about $5.75 in today's dollars. The next day it opened to cars. This footage is from the Prelinger Archives, acquired by the Library in 2002.

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Here are some of the smallest books at the world's largest library! 🔍📚

Here are some of the smallest books at the world's largest library! 🔍📚

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Technicians spent more than a week scanning and stabilizing “Gugusse and the Automaton" – which features, by the way, the first known moving image of what might be called a robot – so that it can now be enjoyed by anyone online!

Technicians spent more than a week scanning and stabilizing “Gugusse and the Automaton" – which features, by the way, the first known moving image of what might be called a robot – so that it can now be enjoyed by anyone online!

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NEWS: The Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound heritage. #NatRecRegistry

NEWS: The Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound heritage. #NatRecRegistry

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NEWS: The Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 films to be inducted into the #NatFilmRegistry. Each was chosen for its cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage. Fun facts about some of this year’s inductees, a 🧵:

NEWS: The Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 films to be inducted into the #NatFilmRegistry. Each was chosen for its cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage. Fun facts about some of this year’s inductees, a 🧵:

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Library of Congress has selected 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound history. 🧵 ⬇️ #NatRecRegistry

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Library of Congress has selected 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound history. 🧵 ⬇️ #NatRecRegistry

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NEWS: The Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound heritage. #NatRecRegistry

NEWS: The Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound heritage. #NatRecRegistry

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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s signature project, “You Are Here,” includes an open invitation from the public to participate. It’s simple: What would you write in response to the landscape around you? 🧵

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s signature project, “You Are Here,” includes an open invitation from the public to participate. It’s simple: What would you write in response to the landscape around you? 🧵

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We have been so inspired by the amazing athletes at the #ParisOlympics, we decided we needed to celebrate with Games of our own. 📚🥇🥈🥉🤓

We have been so inspired by the amazing athletes at the #ParisOlympics, we decided we needed to celebrate with Games of our own. 📚🥇🥈🥉🤓

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The IRENE system at the Library of Congress can be used to create a digital file of a record using optical imaging, without ever coming into physical contact with the item. It was recently used to scan a 94-year-old recording of an Amelia Earhart speech. Read more:

The IRENE system at the Library of Congress can be used to create a digital file of a record using optical imaging, without ever coming into physical contact with the item. It was recently used to scan a 94-year-old recording of an Amelia Earhart speech. Read more:

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George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” turns 100 today, Feb. 12, 2024. First performed in New York, it has become a motif of the nation’s creative spirit. The Library of Congress, home to George and Ira Gershwin’s papers, presents this short tribute video from performers around the country, showcasing the timeless brilliance of “Rhapsody.” Learn more about the piece & how this tribute was arranged:

George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” turns 100 today, Feb. 12, 2024. First performed in New York, it has become a motif of the nation’s creative spirit. The Library of Congress, home to George and Ira Gershwin’s papers, presents this short tribute video from performers around the country, showcasing the timeless brilliance of “Rhapsody.” Learn more about the piece & how this tribute was arranged:

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NEWS: Carla Hayden Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 films to be inducted into the #NatFilmRegistry. Each was chosen for its cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage. See the full list!:

NEWS: Carla Hayden Carla Hayden has announced the annual selection of 25 films to be inducted into the #NatFilmRegistry. Each was chosen for its cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage. See the full list!:

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The Library's new Innovator in Residence is building immersive digital models of historic U.S. Chinatowns that have been destroyed. He also plans to publish a toolkit with research strategies & 3D modeling methods to empower others to do the same.

The Library's new Innovator in Residence is building immersive digital models of historic U.S. Chinatowns that have been destroyed. He also plans to publish a toolkit with research strategies & 3D modeling methods to empower others to do the same.

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NEWS: The Librarian of Congress has announced the annual selection of 25 recordings to be inducted into the #NatRecRegistry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance, to preserve the nation’s recorded sound history. 🧵👇

NEWS: The Librarian of Congress has announced the annual selection of 25 recordings to be inducted into the #NatRecRegistry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance, to preserve the nation’s recorded sound history. 🧵👇

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created as a promotion for Montgomery Ward. He first appeared in a 1939 book & later in this 1948 film. As far as we know, the Library has the only complete version of the original release!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created as a promotion for Montgomery Ward. He first appeared in a 1939 book & later in this 1948 film. As far as we know, the Library has the only complete version of the original release!

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