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National Archives Hosts National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Building a More Perfect Union
June 22, 2017
WASHINGTON – The National Archives and the National Archives Foundation concluded the sixth and final event in its “National Conversations” series today in Washington, entitled “National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Building a More Perfect Union.”
The event focused on some of the most critical issues facing our... Read more
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Celebrate July 4th at the National Archives in DC and Across the Nation
June 1, 2017
The National Archives celebrates the 241st anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with special events in Washington, DC, and at Presidential Libraries nationwide.
Celebrate July 4th at the National Archives in Washington, DC
WHAT: The National Archives in Washington, DC, will celebrate the... Read more
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National Archives Display Marks 50th Anniversary of The First African American Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
Washington, DC – In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s June 13, 1967 nomination of civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall to be the first African American justice to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, the National Archives will display... Read more
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National Archives Display Marks Wartime Draft 100th Anniversary
May 5, 2017
Washington, DC – In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Selective Service Act, passed on May 18, 1917, the National Archives is displaying a selection of notable men’s draft registration cards, including Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Marcus Garvey, Fiorello LaGuardia, and Al Capone.
Explore related resources... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Announces Election of Former FCC Chair Wheeler, Brillstein Entertainment Partners CEO & Chairman Liebman to Board of Directors
April 18, 2017
WASHINGTON – The National Archives Foundation, the non-profit partner of the National Archives and Records Administration, today announced the election of Thomas E. Wheeler and Jon Liebman to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wheeler was the former Foundation Board Chairman prior to serving as the 31st... Read more