Published: February 3, 2016 Release Notes govinfo Beta Launch Highlights Overall new modern look and feel Responsive design for optimized display on mobile devices Related Documents feature New open-source search engine Expandable and collapsible Search Widget on every page Two new ways to Browse: A to Z and Category More options for sharing pages and content to social media channels All New Features and Enhancements Design Overall new modern look and feel with less extraneous text and links, larger text size, and more white space Responsive design for optimized display on mobile devices Navigation Related Documents feature New open-source search engine Chronologically browse between issues of the Federal Register Table of Contents Back to Top button on most pages Links to all search and browse options from every page using the menus or the new expandable and collapsible Search Widget that can be accessed by clicking the orange magnifying glass icon in the upper right hand corner of each page Quick, one-click access from the homepage to the most recent versions of certain daily publications as well as a list of all documents published in the last 24 hours and all Congressional Bills published in the last 24 hours Searching/Search Results New open-source search engine Additional options available within each search result: options to download all available file formats and share on social media Browsing Two new ways to Browse: A to Z and Category Capability to expand more than one section at a time and collapse all sections on collection/publication browse pages Addition of a description and more prominently displayed links to related resources on each Congressional Committee browse page Other More options for sharing pages and content to social media channels Integrated Help information Calendar display for date selection in Advanced Search and Browse by Date Replaced nearly every piece of hardware Implemented HTTPS, the strongest privacy and integrity protection currently available for public web connections

During the winter of 1811-1812, a series of earthquakes and after-shocks struck the mid-Mississippi River Valley on the banks of the Mississippi River, which was then the largest settlement town of New Madrid, now Missouri. The three strongest earthquakes occurred on December 16, 1811, and January 23 and February 7, 1812. They registered estimated magnitudes of 8.6, 8.4, and 8.7, respectively on the Richter Scale. The earthquakes destroyed settlements along the Mississippi River, and caused damage and tremors that stretched across the northeastern United States and parts of Canada.

Bush (2008, Book I) “Our fallen heroes have not only written our history, they've shaped our destiny...They fought and bled and died so that America would forever remain safe and strong and free. Each of the markers on that field—each of the names engraved in stone—teach us what it means to be loyal and faithful and proud and brave and righteous and true.” Excerpt from President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, May 28, 2018 About Featured Content Articles - This series of articles aims to highlight content available in govinfo related to various national observances, commemorations, anniversaries and more.

However, the proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday is still officially recognized as Washington's Birthday. While the name change has never been authorized by Congress, it has gained a strong hold on the public consciousness to honor all U.S. Presidents and is generally used on calendars, in advertising, and by many government agencies. (Source: National Archives ) Did You Know? “Washington did not publicly deliver his Farewell Address.

Constitution, and recognizing those who have become U.S. citizens The signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention established America’s national government and fundamental laws. At the 1787 convention delegates formulated a plan for a stronger government establishing three branches – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial – along with a system of checks and balances ensuring no single branch would have too much power. It wasn’t until 2004 that the holiday took on the full name it bears today.

Some reformers had wanted to change the name of the holiday as well to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington, but that proposal was rejected by Congress and the holiday remained officially Washington's Birthday. While the name change has never been authorized by Congress, it has gained a strong hold on the public consciousness to honor all U.S. Presidents, and is generally used on calendars, in advertising, and even by many government agencies. (Source: National Archives ) Did You Know? ”Washington did not publicly deliver his Farewell Address.

Published: October 17, 2024 Featured Content This year's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All" "During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the talent, impact, and legacy of people with disabilities across our Nation by working to make our country stronger, more prosperous, and more just. And we recommit to ensuring people with disabilities have every opportunity to pursue the American Dream." President Joseph Biden, Proclamation 10825 on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2024 Read the President's full statement in the Federal Register/Vol. 89, No. 192/Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Constitution in 1787 The signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention, established America’s national government and fundamental laws. At the 1787 convention delegates formulated a plan for a stronger government establishing three branches – Executive, Legislative and Judicial – along with a system of checks and balances ensuring no single branch would have too much power. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation, popularly known as the Constitution Annotated, encompasses the U.S.

Published: September 15, 2017 Featured Content In honor of Constitution Day, the 2017 Edition of the Constitution Annotated is Now Available The signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention, established America’s national government and fundamental laws. At the 1787 convention delegates formulated a plan for a stronger government establishing three branches – Executive, Legislative and Judicial – along with a system of checks and balances ensuring no single branch would have too much power. The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation, popularly known as the Constitution Annotated, encompasses the U.S.

It is a day of profound weight and power that reminds us of our extraordinary capacity to heal, hope, and emerge from our most painful moments into a better version of ourselves. Great nations don't ignore their most painful moments. They confront them to grow stronger. And that is what this great nation must continue to do." President Joseph Biden’s Statement on Juneteenth, June 19th, 2022 Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery.