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<title><![CDATA[Springfield-Greene County History & Biography Research]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Your guide to history and biography research.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Night to Remember: RMS Titanic]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On April 15, 1912 the&nbsp;&quot;unsinkable&quot; Titanic slipped beneath the frigid waters of the North Atlantic after it struck an iceberg, taking with it over 1,500 souls. One hundred years later the story of the doomed luxury liner still fascinates us.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1783]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:50:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Biographies and Memoirs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A selection of biographies and memoirs added to the Library&rsquo;s collection in the past month.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1816]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:47:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Black History]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Every year in February we celebrate Black History Month. This article offers suggestions for those wanting to take a closer look at events and people of note in African American history, as well as issues and trends affecting the modern population. <br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1791]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:27:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Lost Princess]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Who was the auburn-haired young woman in the&nbsp;portrait sold at Christie's in 1998? Could&nbsp; &quot;La Bella Principessa&quot; be a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci?&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1769]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:02:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Martin Luther King, Jr. Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on Monday, Jan. 16.&nbsp; Learn about Dr. King's life and work, the history of the holiday and local events.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1219]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:56:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Decoding Architecture ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Many buildings are noted for their beauty, interesting features and intriguing history. The Library has several resources to help us discover the different components behind a building and its creation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1693]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:04:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Date Which Will Live in Infamy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. The U.S. Pacific Fleet was crippled, over 2400 were dead and most airplanes on the ground were destroyed.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=600]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:57:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[History of Thanksgiving]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back hundreds of years. Significant dates in the development of our modern Thanksgiving Day are highlighted in this timeline.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1628]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:21:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Composer Biographies]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The lives of the great classical&nbsp;composers are as varied and often&nbsp;filled with as much excitement, romance and intrigue as a best-selling romance, adventure or historical novel!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1630]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:58:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate Veterans Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Forty-eight million men and women have served or are currently serving in America's armed forces. On November 11 of each year, Veterans Day is observed in their honor.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1143]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:50:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Classic Silent Film Program Honors Doughboys]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[King Vidor's &quot;The Big Parade&quot; is an epic film about World War I told from the perspective of a doughboy, starring John Gilbert and Renee Adoree.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1614]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:07:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Go crazy, folks!  Go crazy!" - Jack Buck]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Library has an extensive&nbsp;collection of books and DVDs&nbsp;about the history and players of the St. Louis Cardinals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hit a&nbsp;home run&nbsp;by taking a swing at these baseball gems.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1598]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:22:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Remembering Steve Jobs, A Digital Pioneer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Apple's visionary leader Steve Jobs died at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jobs leaves behind a legacy of brilliant innovation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1585]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:49:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Author Biographies]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[How much do you know about the authors of your favorite books?&nbsp;Checking out one of these author biographies or autobiographies might help you learn the story behind the story.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1546]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:15:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The History of Labor Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Labor Day signals the end of summer and offers a long weekend to spend with family and friends; but how many of us know the origins of this day, or even pause to consider what it signifies?]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=432]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:24:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Memorial Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The history of&nbsp;Memorial Day&nbsp;begins afer the Civil War when&nbsp;Decoration Day was established as a time to decorate the graves of&nbsp;the war dead with flowers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=933]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 May 2011 08:32:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wedding Bells are Ringing!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Read about the history of the British royal family and past royal weddings. Find out where to go for more information about the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1361]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:43:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[March Is National Peace Corps Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Peace Corps turns 50 years old this month. Learn more about the program and what it's like to be a volunteer.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1315]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:25:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrate Women's History Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!<br />
--Maya Angelou<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:55:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[February: A Time To Reflect About Black History]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Every February, the United States&nbsp;celebrates National Black History Month.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1248]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:47:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mark Twain Revealed]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[How do you create a best-selling autobiography 100 years after your death? Mark Twain, Missouri&rsquo;s esteemed native son, found a way.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1158]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:36:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Music Biographies Hit the Right Notes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Stay in tune with classical music,&nbsp;rhythm &amp; blues,&nbsp;jazz and rock in&nbsp;new biographies&nbsp;that include&nbsp;Beethoven, Ray Charles, Artie Shaw and&nbsp;AC/DC.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1031]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:12:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chautauqua History]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Over 600 people attended the Library chautauqua in April.&nbsp; Learn about the history of this great American movement.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=835]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Olympic Games:  From Ancient Times to Vancouver ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Visit the ancient Olympics, learn about the&nbsp;history of the&nbsp;games from chariot racing to snowboarding,&nbsp;and keep up with the news from Vancouver.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=731]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Black History Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Black History Month&nbsp;in February by exploring the life and work&nbsp;of Langston Hughes who was born in Joplin on&nbsp;February 1, 1902, and by discovering the Library's many resources&nbsp;on African American history and biography.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=702]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This year,&nbsp;Martin Luther King, Jr. Day&nbsp;is&nbsp;celebrated on&nbsp;Monday, January&nbsp;18.&nbsp; Learn about the life and work of&nbsp;Dr. King and&nbsp;the history of the holiday.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=667]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Nobel Peace Prize ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Read about the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, and learn about the history of the Nobel Prize and the winners in all categories since 1901.&nbsp; <br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=627]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Explore the Lives of Contemporary Composers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Enjoy reading biographies of&nbsp;contemporary composers and other notable individuals in Biography Resource Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=591]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving in American Memory]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the history of Thanksgiving from the Library of Congress American Memory Project.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=569]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[November is Native American History Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[During the month of November, Americans remember the many contributions and accomplishments of Native Americans. Explore the Native American heritage with books and movies, available from the Library.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=436]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medal of Honor Recipients]]></title>
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States Government. Several local soldiers have received the honor.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=170]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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