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Nicky’s Family (Film Screening)
  • Date: Friday, September 26, 2014
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

Nicky’s Family tells the nearly forgotten story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. (2013; 93 minutes) The screening will be introduced by NARA archivist David Langbart, who recently discovered a letter from Winton to President Franklin Roosevelt.

Reserve a seat

All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.