You are subscribed to Today in History from the Library of Congress. Today in History - May 23President William Howard Taft presided over the dedication of the New York Public Library on May 23, 1911. Continue reading. On May 23, 1865, the Army of the Potomac celebrated the end of the Civil War by parading down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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