Historical tidbits recovered from Library of Congress finds
College students uncover a trove of historical oddities including a home movie of Marilyn Monroe golfing and footage of Michael Jordan in junior high. A stained Ford's Theatre program fragment tied to Lincoln’s assassination is documented by Harvard student Mary Brazelton, with public display pending clearance.
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Marilyn Monroe
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John Philip Sousa
Library of Congress
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Mary Brazelton
Harvard University
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John Wilkes Booth
Trade deficit soars to historic third high in June
The Commerce Department reports June imports surged with record foreign oil and a 39.2 percent rise in Chinese clothing and textiles. The deficit reached 58.8 billion, up 6.1 percent from May, signaling risks from higher energy prices and a growing US China trade gap. Experts warn of potential protectionist backlash and policy responses.
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United States
Commerce Department
China
Mark Zandi
Economy.com
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Senate
Pentagon says governors need not approve Air Guard moves
The Justice Department backs the Pentagon in a dispute over state consent for relocating Air National Guard units. The plan aims to close or shrink about 30 sites, moving personnel and aircraft among at least 54 locations. Governors would not veto transfers, arguing it preserves congressional base closing standards. Illinois pursues a similar suit, claiming governor approval is required.
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Justice Department
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
Justice
Ford's Theatre Playbill For Our American Cousin April 14 1865
Playbill from Ford's Theatre Washington for the April 14 1865 performance of Our American Cousin. Includes cast lists and show details reflecting the night of President Lincoln's assassination.
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Washington
Terror alert lowered for U S mass transit systems
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff lowered the nations mass transit threat level from code orange to code yellow after 36 days of high alert following the July London bombings. Officials urged continued vigilance and reporting of unattended items or suspicious activity. The move reduces alert status despite no specific US threat.
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Homeland Security Department
Michael Chertoff
London
Chertoff
United States
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