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plan to for access to Founding Fathers Papers The National Archives announces a plan for online access to Founding Fathers Papers.

electoral college debate A debate on the Electoral College will held in Washington, DC, on May 21.

The first two U.S. treaties with Japan are featured in The Perry & Harris Exhibition at the Edo Tokyo Museum The first two U.S. treaties with Japan are featured in "The Perry & Harris Exhibition" at the Edo Tokyo Museum through June 20.

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