Trump dismisses Carla Hayden from her role as Librarian of Congress
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Carla Hayden, a trailblazer in her field, earned the historic title of the Librarian of Congress in 2016, becoming the first woman and the first African American to hold the position. This groundbreaking appointment, made by then-President Obama, was a testament to her remarkable career in librarianship. Before ascending to the nation's top library post, Hayden served as the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland.
Her tenure as Librarian of Congress was marked by numerous accomplishments and accolades. Hayden focused on increasing digital access to the Library's resources, making significant strides towards modernizing the institution. In addition, she prioritized expanding the reach and impact of the Library of Congress, ensuring it remained a vital resource for the country and the world[1][2][3].
Unfortunately, her journey as Librarian of Congress came to an end in May 2025, when she was dismissed by President Trump[4]. Despite this turn of events, Hayden's legacy in the field of librarianship and her incredible achievements in breaking barriers for women and people of color will live on, inspiring future generations to strive for greatness [1][4].
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References:
- NPR: "Carla Hayden Makes History As First African American And Woman To Lead Library Of Congress"
- Baltimore Sun: "Carla Hayden's journey to become head of Library of Congress"
- Washington Post: "Why Carla Hayden’s appointment as librarian of Congress is a big deal"
- CNN: "Carla Hayden, first woman and African American to lead Library of Congress, dismissed by Trump"
- Despite President Trump's decision to dismiss Carla Hayden in May 2025, her service as Librarian of Congress, where she modernized the institution and expanded its reach, will continue to inspire future generations.
- As CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Carla Hayden gained a reputation for her remarkable career in librarianship, a path that eventually led her to become the first African American and woman to serve as the Librarian of Congress in 2016.
- In the political sphere, Hayden's historic appointment as Librarian of Congress in 2016 was a testament to her groundbreaking achievements and the policy-and-legislation impact she made in the field of general news.
- NPR reported on Hayden's journey and historic appointment as the Librarian of Congress, a position she held from 2016 until her dismissal by President Trump in May 2025.
