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National Archives Presents McGowan Forum: The Challenge of Big Data
October 5, 2017
WASHINGTON – The National Archives and the National Archives Foundation will host the second annual McGowan Forum on Ethics on Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at the National Archives Museum. The program, “The Challenge of Big Data,” examines the ethical responsibility of those who compile and track citizens’ personal data, and... Read more
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National Archives Special Display Explores Yeti Sightings and Rules, circa 1959
October 4, 2017
Washington, DC – Just in time for Halloween, the National Archives Museum shares a 1959 State Department memo about the Yeti, the long-feared Abominable Snowman (and relative of Bigfoot). Study this document carefully before planning a climbing expedition to find this creature!
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Special Programs Mark New Vietnam War Exhibit
October 2, 2017
Washington, DC — The National Archives hosts numerous special programs this fall to mark its first-ever Vietnam War exhibit, Remembering Vietnam, that opens November 10. These events are free and open to the public, and will be in the William G. McGowan... Read more
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Tom Hanks to Receive National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award
July 10, 2017
Gala Program to Include Q&A with Ken Burns
WASHINGTON – The National Archives Foundation today announced that Tom Hanks will receive its 2017 Records of Achievement Award. The honor, bestowed by the nonprofit partner to the National Archives, recognizes Hanks’ career honoring... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Announces Election of Former FCC Chair Michael Powell, Global Cities, Inc. Founder Marjorie B. Tiven to Board of Directors
June 27, 2017
WASHINGTON – The National Archives Foundation, the non-profit partner of the National Archives and Records Administration, today announced the election of Michael Powell and Marjorie B. Tiven to its Board of Directors. Mr. Powell was the 24th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Ms. Tiven... Read more