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This Day in 1969: “The Eagle Has Landed”

Posted: July 20, 2012

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 lunar module, called the "Eagle," on the surface of the moon, and then became the first men to walk on it. You can read about this historic event in "The First Moon Landing" and…

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Find Your Next Favorite Author in GALILEO

Posted: July 18, 2012

Have you already read every book by your favorite author and know you just can't wait until his or her next book comes out? Well, NoveList can help you find a similar author to love while you're waiting. 1) Log in to NoveList 2) Search for your…

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July is National Ice Cream Month

Posted: July 11, 2012

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July to be National Ice Cream Month, and this Sunday will be National Ice Cream Day. So, if you're looking for an excuse to make and/or eat ice cream this weekend, GALILEO has a sweet source of ideas and…

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150th Anniversary of the Morrill Act for Land-Grant Colleges

Posted: July 02, 2012

On July 2, 1862, Congress approved the Morrill Act, which donated portions of public lands to several states to provide colleges that benefit agriculture and mechanic arts. You can read the text of the Morrill Act in MAS Ultra. For a history of how…

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Tips for Genealogy Research in GALILEO

Posted: June 27, 2012

Last week, we listed several resources for researching your family history. Today, we wanted to provide a few tips to help you get more out of these resources. ####Historical State Maps HeritageQuest Online includes historical maps of the states,…