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Did you know bicycles played a crucial role in expanding U.S. women's freedom in the 1890s?

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John succeeds NewsBank founder Daniel S. Jones, who is retiring after more than five decades as CEO and owner. Since 1972, Dan’s extraordinary vision shaped NewsBank into a trusted provider of reliable information resources for libraries, educational institutions, researchers, and organizations worldwide.

“We are excited to welcome John as NewsBank’s next CEO,” said Katie Jones Cavanagh and Maggie Jones, Co-Chairs of the Board. “Our father built something truly special, and we are confident that John will honor that legacy while helping guide NewsBank into its next chapter.”

Please join us in congratulating John and thanking Dan.

More information link: www.newsbank.com/leadership-transition

In 1970, one year after the Stonewall Riots the first Pride march took place in New York City. Today communities across the U.S. celebrate Pride all month long.

Trace the emergence and expansion of Pride in LGBTQ+ Life in America: https://ow.ly/7FJM50Z6ENX

Did you know a young fossil collector from South West England changed the course of science? In 1811, Mary Anning unearthed the first ichthyosaur skeleton—an incredible discovery later reported in the Albany, NY newspaper, The Plough Boy, in 1821.

Despite her groundbreaking work, Anning received little recognition in her lifetime. Today, we honor her legacy and celebrate her vital role in shaping our understanding of prehistoric life and the history of our planet.

Let’s remember the trailblazers who inspire new ways of thinking! 🌍🦕

All that remains of the Holy Ghosters is a crumbling building—a silent witness to a fascinating chapter in American history. Led by the enigmatic Rev. Frank W. Sandford, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Elijah, this early 20th-century movement rose and fell on the power of belief and privations.

What lessons can we draw from the rise and fall of the Holy Ghosters? https://ow.ly/J4FC50Z5Bu3

Share your thoughts below!

The iconic Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle, has reopened just in time for celebrations this summer. Discover the fascinating story behind its role as “the chief exponent of the scientific thought of the people of the United States.”

Uncover the origins and legacy of this national treasure on our Blog: https://ow.ly/sGBK50Z2EWe

Are you attending ? Don’t miss the chance to connect with Peter at the sponsor exhibition! Stop by the Readex/NewsBank table to discover our newest primary source collections—designed to empower teaching and research at your university library. Let’s explore how we can support your academic community together!

On May 25, 1787, the Constitutional Convention opened its doors, setting the stage for a new nation. While the U.S. Constitution laid the groundwork, it was leaders like George Washington and John Adams who shaped the presidency through their actions and choices.

Discover how John Adams set powerful precedents—including the peaceful transfer of power to his rival, Thomas Jefferson, in 1800. Historian Lindsay Chervinsky unpacks these pivotal moments that defined American democracy: https://ow.ly/NKgJ50YSYvq

How do these early decisions still influence our government today? Join the conversation below.