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National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Marian Anderson
Meet Marian Anderson, the African American contralto and civil rights activist, as portrayed by Jillian Pirtle.
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History of Census Records and the National Archives
Join our Historian, Jessie Kratz, as she presents the history of census records in relation to the history of the National Archives.
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Quest for the Presidency: The Storied and Surprising History of Presidential Campaigns in America
In "Quest for the Presidency," author Bob Riel gathers in a single volume the compelling stories behind every Presidential campaign in American history, from 1789 through 2020.
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Lincoln and the Fight for Peace
Author John Avlon discusses the power of President Abraham Lincoln’s personal example in the closing days of the Civil War.
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From Parchments to Printouts: History of the Census from 1790 to 1950
This presentation will trace thestory of the U.S. census from 1790 to 1940, then provide the context for how the Census Bureau collected, processed, and analyzed the 1950 Census data.
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When Rabbis Bless Congress: The Great American Story of Jewish Prayers on Capitol Hill
Howard Mortman’s "When Rabbis Bless Congress" examines 160 years of Jewish prayers delivered in the literal and figurative center of American democracy.
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Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality
Civil rights and legal historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin examines the life and career of Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court.
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee members meet to discuss and vote on draft subcommittee recommendations.
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee members meet to discuss and vote on draft subcommittee recommendations.
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Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
The meeting of the CFO Council is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals, and the public. The CFO Council is tasked with developing recommendations to increase agency FOIA compliance and efficiency.