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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.

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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 31^st... Read more

National Archives Foundation Launches Veteran Recognition Campaign, Part of Multi-Year Commemoration of the Vietnam War

April 12, 2017

WASHINGTON – The National Archives Foundation today launched “A Grateful Nation Honors Veterans for their Service, Valor, & Sacrifice,” a campaign to honor veterans of the Vietnam War in support of the National Archives’ new exhibition, Remembering Vietnam: Twelve Critical Episodes in the Vietnam War, opening... Read more

National Archives Foundation Announces Honorary Committee to Support “Remembering Vietnam” Exhibit

April 6, 2017

WASHINGTON – The National Archives Foundation today announced an honorary committee to support the National Archives’ new exhibition, Remembering Vietnam: Twelve Critical Episodes in the Vietnam War, opening November 10, 2017. The National Archives Foundation is a proud Commemorative Partner of the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration.

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National Archives Marks World War I Centennial with New App, Programs and Exhibits

Washington, DC – The National Archives marks today’s World War I Centennial with a new mobile app, special programs, featured document displays, traveling exhibits, and a special new webpage highlighting all related resources on National Archives News.

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