Zach Klitzman
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@ZachHistory
Public historian/editor working at @LibraryCongress (views are mine). Passionate about 19th cent. America, Lincoln, & DC History. Also @Jeopardy Champion
My hottest history take is that no one, including historians, can really explain what caused WWI.
On this day in 1931, Congress passed a law that allowed for the creation of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, which is part of the Library of Congress. Here’s a look at one of the ways NLS still provides free books for patrons: Audiobook recording!
As a Baltimorean, it was an honor to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the @orioles @nationals game in celebration of Nat’l Book Festival Day. It was a pinch me moment to receive tips from Hall of Famers Jim Palmer and Cal Ripken Jr and the support of Os owner David Rubenstein.
The National Book Festival author lineup is HERE! 📚🎉 Check out the 90+ authors who will join us at the Washington Convention Center on August 24th! #NatBookFest 👇 go.loc.gov/rpKJ50Sl5Gk
