The Latest Breaking News from The Library of Congress

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Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation, are housed in the U.S. National Archives.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

The registry added 25 new films to the Library of Congress, bringing their total to 900

Every year, the Library of Congress spotlights 25 of cinema's most important movies for preservation

Library of Congress adds iconic 1980s films 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Beverly Hills Cop' to National Film Registry, along with other notable additions.

The Library of Congress faced a cyber breach compromising email exchanges with congressional offices, taking immediate action.

Renowned composer Burt Bacharach's extensive music collection donated to Library of Congress by widow, Jane Bacharach, for preservation and research purposes.