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Mickey Mouse (at last!) in the Public Domain
As of January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse is in the public domain—well, kind of. Mickey’s journey from the Magic Kingdom to public domain re-wrote U.S. copyright law.
Behind the Bindings: The Tortured Poets Department Edition
Did you know there is this super secret corner in the Law Journal Library called the Tortured Poets Department? It’s a hidden gem for all you Swifties out there, but instead of Taylor Swift lyrics, we’re talking about some seriously poetic legal stuff.
Fur-bidden Tech: The Conspiracy Behind the Furby Ban
Oh, the Furby. Kind of cute, kind of weird. Occasionally highly annoying. Also, a spy? At least, the National Security Administration thought so.
New Documents Added to Executive Privilege Database
We’ve expanded HeinOnline’s Executive Privilege database with fresh documents so researchers can explore the prerogative of the U.S. president to safeguard specific information from subpoenas and other scrutiny by the legislative & judicial branches.
Saving The World: The History of the First Earth Day
Before 1970, most Americans weren’t aware that anything was wrong with the environment. That all changed in 1970, when activists across the country came together for Earth Day, which became the largest one-day protest in all of world history.
Behind Every Case: Celebrating National Library Week with Law Firm Librarians
In honor of National Library Week, we’re spotlighting five law firm librarians who shared with us how they got where they are today and why they love their jobs!
Secrets
of the Serial Set
A HISTORICAL BLOG SERIES
The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. The Manhattan Project. The Louisiana Purchase.
In addition to writing about the above topics and more, HeinOnline’s authors are dedicated to illuminating the most essential research resources for their readers.
The Serial Set is a must-have publication for any historical researcher. With more than two centuries of documents spanning more than 17,000 volumes, no other publication so beautifully reflects the maturation of the United States. To demonstrate the value of the Serial Set, we’ve created a blog series dedicated to revealing the historical secrets hidden throughout the immense publication.
Each month, join HeinOnline as we explore notable events in U.S. history using the primary sources themselves.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Annexation of Hawaii
Secrets of the Serial Set: Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Assassination of William McKinley
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Impeachment of Bill Clinton
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
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