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Foundation for the National Archives Mourns Loss of Long-Time Supporter Sue Gin McGowan
September 30, 2014
The Foundation for the National Archives, the non-profit partner of the National Archives and Records Administration, deeply mourns the loss of long-time supporter and Board Member Sue Gin McGowan, who passed away on Friday. McGowan and her late husband were tireless partners in the Foundation’s efforts... Read more
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“Making Their Mark: Stories Through Signatures” Updates with New Records, Interactive Quiz
September 26, 2014
The National Archives Museum’s “Making Their Mark: Stories Through Signatures” exhibition is getting a refresh this month with new records from the Archives’ holdings and an online quiz to engage... Read more
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Foundation Board Member Ken Burns Reaches Millions with “The Roosevelts” on PBS
September 19, 2014
The Foundation for the National Archives today applauded the phenomenal interest Board member Ken Burns’ “The Roosevelts” has received this week as it aired on PBS. Nielson reports an estimated 9.1 million people watched the first episode of the seven-part series, which kicked off on Sunday. Burns’... Read more
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National Archives Marks Constitution Day with Free Mobile App and eBook
September 17, 2014
In celebration of Constitution Day, the National Archives Center for Legislative Archives today launched Congress Creates the Bill of Rights, a free mobile app and eBook. These new free educational resources commemorate the First Congress and its role in the creation of this landmark document.
The... Read more
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National Archives Museum Commemorates Bicentennial of the Burning of Washington and the Battle of Baltimore
September 4, 2014
Commemorating the bicentennial of the burning of Washington and the Battle of Baltimore, the National Archives Museum presents a special display of a burned piece of the 1814 Executive Mansion (today known as the White... Read more