Published: October 26, 2018 Featured Content Helen Eugenie Anderson appointed by President Truman in 1949 Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson, known as Eugenie, was one of the nation’s female trailblazers in the field of U.S. international affairs. Born and raised in Iowa, Eugenie went on to study music at several institutions including Juilliard in New York City with plans to become a concert pianist. A visit to Germany in 1937 sparked her interest in international affairs.

Congressional hearings are meetings or sessions of a Senate, House, joint, or special committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to gather information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate the activities of a government department or implementation of a Federal law. Learn more about hearings and visit Congress.gov to view a Committee Consideration tutorial explaining hearings within the context of the legislative process and an Executive Business in the Senate tutorial explaining nomination hearings. These hearings are only a portion of the digitized publications made available in the past year.

Visit the Women's Memorial website to find out how you can visit the Military Women’s Memorial at the Ceremonial Entrance to Arlington National cemetery in Arlington, VA, or explore the “Color of Freedom” Virtual Exhibit to learn about some of the many women of color who continue to pave the way for equality.

S6261 - Confirmations, August 1, 2013 (includes confirmation of Davita Vance-Cooks as the first African American and female Public Printer of the GPO) H. Doc. 108-223 - Women in Congress 1917 - 2017 H. Doc. 108-225 - Hispanic Americans in Congress 1822-2012 H. Doc. 108-224 - Black Americans in Congress 1870 - 2007 Female Supreme Court Justice Nominations President Barack Obama - First African American President of the U.S., First Term Inauguration Speech Anniversary of the Appointment of the First Female U.S.

The Code of Civil Procedure of the Canal Zone: a 1907 publication codifying the procedures for civil laws within the Canal Zone. The procedures deal with issues such as wills, guardians for minors, and rules of evidence. Panama Canal Review: a monthly publication issued in the Canal Zone beginning in 1950. Similar to a newspaper for the Canal Zone, each issue covered events such as the delivery of electric stoves, news from the commissaries, statistics, and building updates.

The Homestead Act of 1862 has been called one of the most important pieces of Legislation in the history of the United States. Signed into law in 1862 by Abraham Lincoln after the secession of southern states, this Act turned over vast amounts of the public domain to private citizens. 270 millions acres, or 10% of the area of the United States was claimed and settled under this act. A homesteader had only to be the head of a household or at least 21 years of age to claim a 160 acre parcel of land.

Related Resources Browse documents produced by the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Armed Services. View Military Review Online Exclusives and other documents published by the Army University Press. Explore documents related to World War I including The United States Army in the World War, 1917-1919. Visit the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s online bookstore to browse the extensive collection of products for sale by the various agencies and branches of the Department of Defense.

Department of the Interior, the National Park Service has been charged for 100 years with caring for our national parks. In honor of the centennial, take part in the celebration, buy publications produced by the National Park Service, such as the "2016 National Park Service Centennial: Official Index of the National Park Service", or learn more about the National Park Service in these U.S. Government publications: Title 54 of the U.S.

Browse documents produced by the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Armed Services. View Military Review Online Exclusives and other documents published by the Army University Press. Explore documents related to World War I including The United States Army in the World War, 1917-1919. Visit the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s online bookstore to browse the extensive collection of products for sale by the various agencies and branches of the Department of Defense.

Check out how they join with national, state and local government, schools, military serving organizations, companies, and private citizens in celebrating military children and the sacrifices they make. Visit the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s online bookstore to browse the extensive collection of products for sale by the various agencies and branches of the Department of Defense. Visit websites for the Department of Defense and each branch of the military: Air Force | Army | Coast Guard | Marine Corps | Navy | Space Force | National Guard *Asterisk indicates link to a Statute Compilation.