News from the National Archives

National Archives has published its Strategy for Digitizing Archival Materials, 2007-2016

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives has published its Strategy for Digitizing Archival Materials, 2007–2016.

Electoral College debate in Washington, DC, on May 21

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Cokie Roberts joined the Archivist in an "American Conversation" on May 7 in Washington, DC.

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Cokie Roberts joined the Archivist in an "American Conversation" on May 7, in Washington, DC.

National Archives issues statement on web harvest of Federal records

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

National Archives issues statement on web harvest of Federal records.

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

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Karl Weissenbach is the new director of the Eisenhower Library

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Karl Weissenbach is the new director of the Eisenhower Library.

Digital Vaults was nominated for a Webby Award

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Digital Vaults was nominated for a Webby Award.

Our Genealogy Fair was held in Washington, DC, on April 23

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Our Genealogy Fair was held in Washington, DC, on April 23.

National Archives partner iPHOTOART launches new web site

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

National Archives partner iPHOTOART launches a new web site featuring images from the Archives.

1862 Morrill Act established the land grant system for U.S. colleges and is on exhibit

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The 1862 Morrill Act established the land grant system for U.S. colleges and is on exhibit at Iowa State University in Ames through April 27. Iowa was the first state to implement the act.

January - March

Footnote.com and the National Archives launch an interactive Vietnam War Memorial

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Footnote.com and the National Archives launch an interactive Vietnam War Memorial

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's schedules open at Clinton Library

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's schedules open at Clinton Library.

Magna Carta has returned to the National Archives

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Magna Carta has returned to the National Archives.

Extended spring/summer hours begin at the National Archives museum in Washington, DC

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Extended spring/summer hours begin at the National Archives museum in Washington, DC.

Public Interest Declassification Board held an open meeting on March 17 in Washington, DC

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Public Interest Declassification Board held an open meeting on March 17 in Washington, DC.

Ted Leonsis introduced a screening of his film "Nanking" in Washington, DC, on March 5

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ted Leonsis introduced a screening of his film Nanking in Washington, DC, on March 5.

National Archives publishes new guide to records of the American West

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

National Archives publishes new guide to records of the American West.

U.S. Constitution is back on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Constitution is back on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.

Oscar nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in February

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Oscar nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in February.

National Archives will hold its 22nd Annual Preservation Conference on March 10 in Washington, DC

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives will hold its 22nd Annual Preservation Conference on March 10 in Washington, DC.

Visit the new exhibit -Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman- in Washington, DC

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Visit the new exhibit "Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman" in Washington, DC, or online.

National Archives announces extended research room hours in Washington, DC, and College Park, MD

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

National Archives announces extended research room hours in Washington, DC, and College Park, MD.

Primary Reform, the People, and the Press panel discussion January 31

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

"Primary Reform, the People, and the Press," a panel discussion on January 31 in Washington, DC, explored Presidential elections.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush joined the Archivist in an -American Conversation- January 25

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Former First Lady Barbara Bush joined the Archivist in an "American Conversation" on January 25 in Washington, DC.

Winter issue of Prologue magazine is now available

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Winter issue of Prologue magazine is now available. Read selected articles and learn how to subscribe.

"Eyes on the Prize", the landmark civil rights series, will be shown on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout January and February in Washington

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Eyes on the Prize, the landmark civil rights series, will be shown on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout January and February in Washington.

Public Interest Declassification Board has issued its first report to the President

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Public Interest Declassification Board has issued its first report to the President with recommendations for improving the Government's declassification system.

"Genealogy in 2020" lecture in January

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

"Genealogy in 2020" lecture in January.