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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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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.
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