The U.S. Congressional Serial Set was nameless for over 166 Years. From the 15th – 96th Congresses, the bound volumes of Congressional Documents and Reports had no official title. They were known as:
Beginning with the 97th Congress, the volumes were finally given an official title, "United States Congressional Serial Set." Learn more about the Serial Set.
The State Law Library of Mississippi is incorporating their extensive collection into their holiday décor.
Following ratification by the state of Virginia, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, became the law of the land on December 15, 1791. The amendments were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens, guaranteeing the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise of religion; the right to fair legal procedure and to bear arms; and that powers not delegated to the federal government would be reserved for the states and the people. Check out the CGP for these related resources:
December 13th is National Day of the Horse. Check out these resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications:
Ben and his cousin, Santa Franklin, are spending the holidays at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington’s Randall Library helping promote the NC Department of Agriculture‘s Christmas tree farms.
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