Kathi Windheim

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[U.S. Army @USArmy]

82 years ago today, nearly 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, launching the liberation of Europe.

We are free because they were brave. 🇺🇸

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

These are your words of the week

pride
baobab
tennis
summer
temblor
manavelins
https://t.co/a3O1omjjEf

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

Magazine Monday | For America's 250th birthday, a new Library exhibition will explore the impact and meaning of the Declaration of Independence across hundreds of years of American history. https://t.co/YT8BoiXzog

[SFGiants @SFGiants]

#SFGiants explode for 19 runs and get the win 👊

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

These are your words of the week

encyclical
colossus
disregard
Debbie Downer
rout
mackle
https://t.co/Z3OcL664xp

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public for the first time on this day in 1937. About 200,000 people paid 25¢ to walk the bridge, equal to about $5.75 in today's dollars. The next day it opened to cars. This footage is from the Prelinger Archives, acquired by the Library in 2002.

[National Memorial Day Concert @MemorialDayPBS]

#MaryMcCormack, the daughter of a U. S. Marine, reflects on her experiences performing at The National Memorial Day Concert over the past nine years. This year, as co-host during the nation's 250th anniversary, she reflects on what it means to stand on that stage and honor the Gold Star families and fallen heroes. Tune in on Sunday, May 24th at 8/7c on #PBS. Plan to stream? Bookmark the link in our bio.

[Gary Sinise @GarySinise]

Today is our nations Memorial Day. Enjoy your day and take a moment to remember the true meaning of this day. A day to pay our respects to all those who have given their lives in our country's defense. God bless these brave heroes and their families.

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

Here are some of the smallest books at the world's largest library! 🔍📚

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

The Atlantic’s writers and editors have selected 25 books to suit every mood or fancy. See the full list, including cult classics to obsess over, books to teach you something new, and page-turners to keep you entertained all summer. https://t.co/g6NZQtsYsX

🎨: Dhrutika Khimani https://t.co/AJYynAe0c1

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Yesterday, Zachary Bales was officially sworn in as Interim Chief of Police for the Sacramento Police Department. During his remarks, Chief Bales reaffirmed the department’s continued commitment to public safety, community trust, and professional service: "I want you to know this: our priorities remain unchanged. We will continue to focus on reducing violent crime, strengthening trust, and delivering
professional, accountable police services to the people of Sacramento. On someone’s worst day, it will remain our responsibility to deliver our very
best."

[Reading Rainbow @ReadingRainbow]

Book Birthday is the ideal party theme for young readers of all ages!📚🎉

Even younger children will appreciate the eye-catching decorations, fun party activities, and delicious food in this book-themed birthday party. 🎈🌈

Resources 👉 https://t.co/dC9NGHfxxA

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Library of Congress has selected 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound history. 🧵 ⬇️
#NatRecRegistry

[Encyclopaedia Britannica @Britannica]

Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough, who has over 50 organisms named after him, including:

- Nepenthes attenboroughii (Attenborough’s pitcher plant)
- Pristimantis attenboroughi (Attenborough’s rubber frog)
- Acisoma attenboroughi (Attenborough’s pintail) 🧵⬇️

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

The 1893 Coca-Cola trademark registration, featuring the logo's distinctive cursive, can be found in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division's U.S. Patent Office Trademarks Collection.

On this day in 1886, the very first Coca-Cola was sold at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

[SFGiants @SFGiants]

Remembering the great Willie Mays on what would have been his 95th birthday 🧡

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

In honor of the Library's birthday 🎂 🥳 and National Poetry Month, here's 25th U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze reading his poem, "Library of Congress."

[CA State Library @CAStateLibrary]

April 23 is #WorldBookDay AND it's #nationallibraryweek! Find Your Joy in books at one of California’s 1,128 public libraries.

[Margarita Engle @margaritapoet]

Happy Earth Day! #EarthDay #childrensbooks #YAbooks #environment #poetry #versenovels

[Reading Rainbow @ReadingRainbow]

Tag your favorite library and let them know you're grateful for them! 💙📚🌈