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Discover highlighted artifacts, recordings, and documents from across the Presidential Libraries' vast collections. New topics will continually be added. Be sure to check back often!

Americans with Disabilities Act
Signed on July 26, 1990, the ADA was the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities. The National Archives holds many records that provide insight into efforts over the past century to establish programs and to protect the rights of people with disabilities. This page presents a selection of these records from the holdings of the Presidential Libraries.


Presidential Archives Uncovered
Listen to the voices of the Presidents! In these historical clips from the Libraries' collections, you'll hear Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton talk about serious policy issues with their advisors, address the nation, or have conversations with friends and family members. You'll hear the presidents speak both publicly and privately about issues of their day.


Women's History Month
Throughout March, the Presidential Libraries will offer various programs, including events, exhibits, lectures, and book talks featuring the life and work of our First Ladies and other notable women. We have also compiled additional resources where you learn about women's ongoing contributions in America.

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