Veterans Day’s origin began with the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Briefly known as Armistice Day, November 11th became Veterans Day as “the war to end all wars” became just the first of many wars waged in the 20th Century….
While we honor all Veterans on this day, NYLI would like to share some resources for our Vietnam Veterans — once the young men and women of the 1960s — and now our Senior Citizens…
And while the debate over the Vietnam War continues, helping its Veterans is an area we can all agree on. Librarians believe (VERY wholeheartedly!) in sharing information, so here’s some websites …
The use of chemical warfare began with the first World War, but recognition of its devastating effects on soldiers came to the forefront with Vietnam Vets and Agent Orange….
Barbecues, fireworks, and picnics — all July 4th traditions… But as librarians, we are all about researching & learning a little bit more. For example, you probably know that July 4, 1776 is the day the Declaration of Independence was signed… but did you know… …that in December 1776, Congress requesting all States to declare…
Proud Brooklynites (and is there really any other kind, lol?) can argue that NYC’s current Mayor Eric Adams is a native of Brooklyn, and more than a few Hizzoners have hailed from Kings County… But there was a time when all the Mayors of Brooklyn were from, well, Brooklyn!
It’s Mardi Gras time here at The New York Law Institute…. And our very own Krewe — John Anthon, F.B. Cutting and James T. Brady are getting into the New Orleans spirit of things… But before you get your carnival on and are too deeply involved with beads, parades and King Cake…. you might want…
The American Bar Association chose this theme to stress the importance of unity stating… “On this Law Day, we explore and renew our duties to one another under the Constitution and our democratic norms. The Constitution establishes a framework for government that unites us as one citizenry, through means such as our representative government, jury…
Before Brooklyn was a brand and long before it gave hipsters bragging rights, Brooklyn was a City…. Brooklyn was incorporated as a Village in 1816, and as its own city in 1834. The first Brooklyn Day , also called Anniversary or Rally Day, was celebrated in 1838 to commemorate the founding of the Brooklyn Sunday…
3. ProQuest Congressional — ready-made history and topics… including one on the 1964 Act….. 4. eBook Resources on the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr…… 7. …. And a shout out to the Harlem Renaissance and the librarian who held famous salons…. Regina Anderson Andrews…. 8. Citizenship and voting rights ….. part of…
