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Today in History - June 16

On June 16, 1775, George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.  Continue reading.

On June 16, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Banking Act, just one of the presidential actions he took in the first one hundred days of his presidency.  Continue reading.

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On June 17^th, the International Studies Association will host staff from the John W. Kluge Center to discuss fellowship opportunities at the Library of Congress and requirements for the 2025 application cycle.

The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress was created in the year 2000 to host scholarly programs and to support scholars in residence from around the world in their use of the Library’s extensive collections. Join the Kluge Center’s Travis Hensley, Sophia Zahner, and Michael Stratmoen for a webinar about the Center’s residential scholarship opportunities, including the details of available fellowship programs, eligibility requirements, and instructions and tips for applying.

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