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Forum: Using FOIA to Access Immigration Records
Learn about the kinds of immigration records Federal agencies keep and how you can use FOIA to request copies of these records.
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Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History
Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic discuss their new book, "Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man."
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July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. The museum will have EXTENDED HOURS of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 30 to July 6.
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July 4th Celebration - Balloon Art & Face Painting
Balloon art by Carbone Balloons and face painting by DC Face Painting on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 4th at the National Archives
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, historical reenactors, and family activities!
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Rival Friends: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Discuss & Debate the Founding of the United States
Two Founding Fathers—Thomas Jefferson and John Adams (portrayed by Joseph Doyle and Steven Edenbo)—will debate each other and take questions from the audience.
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July 4th Celebration - Musical/Dance Performance
Interactive performance by GottaSwing on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by Mark H. Taiko on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the Malcolm X Drummers on the Constitution Avenue steps
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Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Flying saucers, mythical creatures, and secret codes! Investigate and solve a brand-new mystery with some of the more curious records of the National Archives.