Album *Horses* added to U.S. National Recording Registry on March 25, 2009.
On March 25, 2009, Patti Smith's groundbreaking album *Horses* was inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. Recognized for its "culturally, historically, or aesthetically" significance, the album was celebrated for its unique fusion of punk and poetry. This inclusion underscored Smith's influence on music and culture, acknowledging her role in shaping the punk genre and her contribution to the artistic legacy of rock music.