2020 Freedom Award Presented to Dr. Carla Hayden

On December 9th the U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented our 2020 Freedom Award to Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. The Freedom Award is presented to individuals or organizations that have advanced public understanding and appreciation for freedom as represented by the U.S. Capitol and Congress. This year, USCHS President and CEO, Jane Campbell, hosted […]

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