The Lifecycle of Copyright: 1924 Works Enter the Public Domain

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02/20/2020 02:44 PM EST

On January 1, thousands of 1924 works entered the public domain. An important part of the copyright lifecycle, you can use works in the public domain freely to inspire your own creativity. Explore some of the notable additions from George and Ira Gershwin, Buster Keaton, W. E. B. Du Bois, and more.