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National Archives Foundation Opens Registration for February Sleepover in Rotunda
December 15, 2015
The National Archives Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the National Archives, announced today that it has opened registration for its February sleepover. The February 6, 2016, “History, Heroes and Treasures” sleepover invites c
hildren (aged 8-12 years old) and their parents to spend the night in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, the permanent home of... Read more -
National Archives Opens “Amending America” Exhibit March 11, 2016
December 2, 2015
On March 11, 2016, the National Archives will open a new exhibition, Amending America. Featuring more than 50 original documents from the National Archives, this exhibit highlights the remarkably American story of how we have amended, or attempted to amend, the Constitution in order... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Honors Taylor Branch with Records of Achievement Award
October 29, 2015
The National Archives Foundation honored American author and Pulitzer Prize winner Taylor Branch with its 2015 Records of Achievement Award at a black-tie gala at the National Archives last night. The honor recognizes Branch’s lifelong work to chronicle the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and... Read more
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National Archives Hosts 11th Annual McGowan Forum on Communications Nov. 18
October 22, 2015
On Wednesday, November 18, at 7 PM, the National Archives hosts the 11th Annual McGowan Forum on Communications titled “Drawn from the Headlines: Communication and Political Cartoons.” A panel of award-winning political cartoonists... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Unveils New Keepsake Brochure
October 19, 2015
The National Archives Foundation today unveiled a new free keepsake brochure, complete with a fold out infographic. The brochure highlights key facts about the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in a fun and easy to understand way. Part of the... Read more