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Library of Congress Joseph Ellis: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Joseph Ellis discusses "American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson" as part of a special celebration of Jefferson's Library at the 2015 Library of… Library of Congress Jon Meacham: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Jon Meacham discusses "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power" as part of a special celebration of Jefferson's Library at the 2015 Library of Congress National… Library of Congress Tom Brokaw: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Tom Brokaw discusses his book "The Greatest Generation" with David M. Rubenstein as part of a special presentation on the human side of war at the 2015… Library of Congress Rick Atkinson: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Rick Atkinson discusses "The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945" as part of a special presentation on the human side of war at the 2015… Library of Congress Christian Appy: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Christian G. Appy discusses "American Reckoning: The Vietnam War and Our National Identity" as part of a special presentation on the human side of war at the… Library of Congress Rajiv Chandrasekaran: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Rajiv Chandrasekaran discusses "For Love of Country: What Our Veterans Can Teach Us About Citizenship, Heroism and Sacrifice" as part of a special… Library of Congress Human Side of War Panel: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Elliot Ackerman, Roxana Robinson and Phil Klay discuss their war-related novels in a panel moderated by Elizabeth D. Samet at the 2015 Library of Congress… Library of Congress Paul Halpern: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Paul Halpern discusses "Einstein's Dice and Schrödinger's Cat: How Two Great Minds Battled Randomness to Create a Unified Theory of Physics" at the 2015… Library of Congress Peter de Sève: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk National Book Festival poster artist Peter de Sève discusses his work and "A Sketchy Past: The Art of Peter de Sève" at the 2015 Library of Congress National… Library of Congress Eric Pankey: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Eric Pankey discusses "Crow-Work" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Library of Congress Author's Gala: National Book Festival 2015 2015 · Talk National Book Festival Author's Gala at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Library of Congress Kwame Alexander: 2015 National Book Festival 2015 · Talk Kwame Alexander discusses "The Crossover" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Library of Congress Religious Freedom & the U.S. Constitution 2015 · Talk In commemoration of Constitution Day, the Law Library of Congress hosted a public program on that examined the right of religious freedom, which is protected… Library of Congress Dante Alighieri's 750th Birthday Anniversary 2015 · Talk In partnership with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, the Library hosted a panel discussion of distinguished scholars who… Library of Congress Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words 2015 · Talk Karen Leggett Abouraya discussed her new book, "Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words." Abouraya shared the Nobel Peace Prize winner's story through… Library of Congress Asian American Literature Today: Viet Thanh Nguyen 2015 · Talk Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen read from his new novel, "The Sympathizer," and participated in a moderated discussion with Mimi Khùc of the University of Maryland. Library of Congress Library of Congress 101 for Teachers 2015 · Talk Watch and explore what the Library of Congress has for teachers, including lesson plans and primary source sets, webinars and professional development… Library of Congress Justice Sonia Sotomayor Explains Magna Carta to Students from School Without Walls 2015 · Talk Justice Sonia Sotomayor made a special visit to the Young Readers Center to read a book and talk about Magna Carta to 6th grade students from the School… Library of Congress Literary Birthday Celebration: Zora Neale Hurston 2015 · Talk Dolen Perkins-Valdez and Marita Golden celebrate the birthday of American writer Zora Neale Hurston by reading selections from her work and discussing her… Library of Congress Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March 2015 · Talk Lynda Blackmon Lowery described her role as the youngest member of the Selma, Alabama Civil Rights March in 1965. Along with her co-authors, Susan Buckley and… Library of Congress Law in the Lives of Medieval Women: Beyond the Magna Carta 2015 · Talk Ruth Mazo Karras discussed, through an analysis of the lives of three women, the way law affected (or not) women at different levels of society in medieval… Library of Congress The Popularization of Islamic Mysticism in Medieval Egypt 2015 · Talk Nathan Hofer summarizes his book on Sufism (Islamic mysticism). Sufism came to extraordinary prominence in Egypt after the 12th century. By the middle of the… Library of Congress Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus 2015 · Talk Three associates of Rosa Parks give first-hand accounts of Mrs. Parks' life and legacy after her historical arrest. Library of Congress Flory's Flame 2015 · Talk A discussion of the documentary film on the life and music of Flory Jagoda by producers Curt Fissel and Ellen Friedland. Library of Congress Art from War: Documenting Devastation/Realizing Restoration 2015 · Talk Larson Fellow Tara Tappert discusses how different artistic approaches to the experiences of war trauma can be traced to the devastations of the First World… Library of Congress Opus 90: Celebrating 90 Years of Concerts from the Library of Congress 2015 · Talk Anne McLean discussed the history of the Concerts from the Library of Congress series, which has included concerts, lectures, symposia, and major radio… Library of Congress St. Lawrence String Quartet Concert 2015 · Talk The St. Lawrence String Quartet performs a concert on the Library's Stradivari instruments. This webcast includes their performance of Haydn's String Quartet… Library of Congress The Bill of the Century: A Literary Discussion with Clay Risen 2015 · Talk Clay Risen discusses his book "The Bill of the Century: The Epic Struggle for the Civil Rights Act" (2014). Library of Congress Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) Update - February 1, 2015 2015 · Talk The Bibliographic Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME) is a major community challenge to provide an alternative to the deeply embedded MARC formats that will be… Library of Congress Conversations with African Poets and Writers: Chinelo Okparanta 2015 · Talk Chinelo Okparanta read selections from her work and participated in a moderated discussion. Library of Congress Pre-Concert Conversation with the Calefax Reed Quintet 2015 · Talk A conversation with the Calefax Reed Quintet prior to their concert at the Library of Congress. Library of Congress Calefax Reed Quintet 2015 · Talk A performance by the Calefax Reed Quintet, including Ockeghem's "Mort, tu as navré de ton dart", Franck's "Prélude, fugue et variation, op. 18", Selected… Library of Congress The Western Flyers 2015 · Talk The Western Flyers (Joey McKenzie, Katie Glassman and Gavin Kelso) perform in concert. Library of Congress Pre-Concert Lecture with Susan Youens 2015 · Talk Musicologist and author Susan Youens discusses Franz Schubert's song cycle "Winterreise," in conjunction with a performance by Ian Bostridge and Julius Drake. Library of Congress Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" 2015 · Talk Tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Julius Drake bring a masterly command of vocal nuance and style to Schubert's late masterpiece, a bleak, powerfully cathartic… Library of Congress Conversation with Ian Bostridge 2015 · Talk Ian Bostridge discusses Schubert's song cycle Winterreise, D. 911, following his performance of the work in the Library's Coolidge Auditorium. Library of Congress What Is Love? Romance Fiction in the Digital Age 2015 · Talk The Library hosted an international conference on romance fiction, featuring authors, scholars and special sessions. Library of Congress Andrea Hoag & Loretta Kelley: Swedish & Norwegian Fiddling 2015 · Talk A tour of Norwegian and Swedish fiddle styles with Andrea Hoag (violin) and Loretta Kelley (violin & Hardingfele/Hardanger fiddle). Andrea Hoag and Loretta… Library of Congress Recipes for a New You: Healthy Eating at Its Best 2015 · Talk Daniel W. Thomas cooks recipes from his health-conscious cookbook "Recipes for a New You: Healthy Eating at Its Best." Library of Congress Humorisks & Rewards in the Music of Schumann & Brahms 2015 · Talk David Plylar spoke about Robert Schumann's Humoreske and some of the relationships between Schumann's piano music and the early piano music of Johannes Brahms… Library of Congress Richard Goode & Friends 2015 · Talk Pianist Richard Goode convened three talented colleagues for performances of chamber works from the heart of the Romantic repertoire. He also played Robert… Library of Congress Life of a Poet: Frank Bidart 2015 · Talk Ron Charles interviews Award-winning poet Frank Bidart, who reads his work and talks about his development as a poet. Library of Congress Fukushima and its Lessons for Nuclear Safety 2015 · Talk Edwin Lyman presents "Fukushima: a Story of a Nuclear Disaster," based on his recently published book. Library of Congress Interview with Claremont Trio & Misha Amory 2015 · Talk Emily and Julia Bruskin of the Claremont Trio discuss their performance of works by Helen Grime, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Johannes Brahms with violist… Library of Congress American Folklife Center/Folk Alliance Lomax Challenge: Mary Battiata 2015 · Talk Mary Battiata sings "Doney Gal" as part of the Lomax Challenge. To mark the 100th birthday of influential folklorist and musician Alan Lomax (1915-2002), who… Library of Congress American Folklife Center/Folk Alliance Lomax Challenge: Chris Lee Becker 2015 · Talk Chris Lee Becker sings "I Ain't Got No Home in the World Anymore" as part of the Lomax Challenge. To mark the 100th birthday of influential folklorist and… Library of Congress American Folklife Center/Folk Alliance Lomax Challenge: Mary Bragg 2015 · Talk Mary Bragg sings "Trouble So Hard" as part of the Lomax Challenge. To mark the 100th birthday of influential folklorist and musician Alan Lomax (1915-2002),… Library of Congress American Folklife Center/Folk Alliance Lomax Challenge: Cody Brewer 2015 · Talk Cody Brewer sings "Muleskinner Blues" as part of the Lomax Challenge. To mark the 100th birthday of influential folklorist and musician Alan Lomax…