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New Issue

Dive into the American Folklife Center’s 50^th-anniversary exhibition, Audubon’s massive books of birds, the bittersweet backstory behind “Save the Last Dance for Me” and our enduring love for card catalogs.

From the Issue

Cover story

‘Alive in Many Hands’

New exhibit marks 50 years of the American Folklife Center protecting living traditions — from fiddle tunes and quilt patterns to family recipes.

Extremes

Big Birds

Audubon’s ambitious, inventive — and seriously heavy — books of winged things.

Feature

‘Save the Last Dance for Me’

The bittersweet backstory of Doc Pomus’ timeless love song.

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Exhibitions at the Library of Congress

Several exhibitions are open for visitors to visit at the Library of Congress.

The Declaration's Promise: A Revolutionary Idea

Thomas Jefferson’s Library

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