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Cokie Roberts to Interview Laura Bush for National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award
September 6, 2018
Cokie Roberts will join Laura Bush for an onstage discussion as part of the National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Award ceremony held at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday October 10, 2018. Journalist, political commentator, best-selling author... Read more
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History and Huzzahs for July 4th
July 30, 2018
Here at the Archives Foundation, nothing gets us quite as excited as celebrating America’s birthday. In traditional Foundation fashion, we rang in the 4th of July this year with a big party on the steps of the U.S. National Archives. From live musical performances to confetti... Read more
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Remembering Vietnam Across the Country
May 25, 2018
As Memorial Day approaches, it’s important to honor those who have served in the armed forces and those who have made incredible sacrifices in the name of their country. It’s a time for many families to remember their loved ones and a time for... Read more
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Laura Bush to Receive National Archives Foundation 2018 Records of Achievement Award
May 1, 2018
Washington, DC – The National Archives Foundation names former First Lady Laura Bush as the 2018 recipient of its Records of Achievement Award in recognition of her dedication and commitment to building a literate and civically engaged global... Read more
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Original Emancipation Proclamation on display at National Archives for first time in five years, Sponsored by United Airlines
February 7, 2018
Washington, DC – The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the National Archives Museum’s East Rotunda Gallery February 17-19, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.
During the 155th anniversary year of the historic record, the National... Read more