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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[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>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1282]]></link>
<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>
<description><![CDATA[<img hspace="4" vspace="1" align="left" alt=" " src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=1563119951/SC.GIF&amp;client=sprgr&amp;type=springimage" /><br />
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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