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Newspapers, Comics & More Fine Print
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Patriots, Loyalists, and Turncoats: Newspaper Printers During the Revolutionary War
Published: July 1, 2026 19:39
The Revolutionary War pushed newspaper publishers to choose Loyalism to the British Crown or Patriotism for the nascent United States. Some publishers chose a third approach, switching sides to continue publishing during periods of British occupation.…
Our History in the Headlines: America’s Story in Newspapers
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/06/americas-story-in-newspapers/
Published: June 23, 2026 14:00
The Serials and Government Publications Division invites you to join us for two special display events in June 2026 where we will display historic newspapers reflecting early American history and the founding of our nation. This post features a selection…
Newspaper Blues: Hues in the News
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/06/newspaper-blues-hues-in-the-news/
Published: June 18, 2026 18:00
Some of our most exciting newspapers to share with our researchers are our oldest, dating back to the 18th century. But one of their features draws curiosity: why are some of these newspapers – but not all – blue?
Fierce Creatures: The Animal Sidekicks of Supergirl
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/06/supergirl/
Published: June 10, 2026 16:00
Even superheroes need four-legged companions! Meet the crime-fighting animal friends of Supergirl, in anticipation of the film’s June 2026 release.
Celebrating Independence in Historic Newspapers
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/06/celebrating-independence-in-historic-newspapers/
Published: June 2, 2026 17:00
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, historic newspaper issues from the Serial and Government Publications Division will be on display in the Great Hall during the month of June. This post features a selection of the items that will be on…
The Barbecue King Comes to Washington
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/05/the-barbecue-king-comes-to-washington/
Published: May 19, 2026 19:00
John Snider, a 20th century legendary barbecue master of the Texas Panhandle, made three cross-country journeys to the Washington, D.C. area to cater to thousands at the National Press Club’s annual meetings including a president and dignitaries. Read more…
Mourn Not! A History of Obituaries in American Newspapers
Published: May 14, 2026 19:00
: Obituaries as we know them today are rich records of a person’s life. But did you know that this information-rich article is a very recent development? Learn more about what newspapers published from the very earliest death notices to today’s modern…
Revolutionary Women: The Women Who Published Newspapers During Our Nation’s Founding
Published: May 6, 2026 18:55
During the Revolutionary War, many newspapers were run as family businesses. Read more about two women who inherited newspapers from their deceased husbands and continued to publish these newspapers during the war: Hannah Watson of the Connecticut Courant…
Knit your bit!
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/04/knit-your-bit/
Published: April 15, 2026 19:15
As part of the effort for World War I, the Women’s Bureau of the American Red Cross Association organized a nationwide knitting campaign to support soldiers overseas by keeping them warm with handmade garments. Many U.S. newspapers published articles to…
The Federalist Papers: Written for Newspapers
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2026/03/the-federalist-papers-written-for-newspapers/
Published: March 31, 2026 16:00
The Federalist Papers were originally published serially in New York newspapers from 1787 to 1788. Digitized newspaper issues from the Daily Advertiser, the Independent Journal, the New-York Journal, and the New-York Packet can be found in Chronicling…