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The Class of '74: Congress After Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship
In November 1974, following the historic Watergate scandal, Americans went to the polls determined to cleanse American politics.
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The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee: The Forgotten Case against an American Icon
In “The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee,” historian John Reeves tells the story of the forgotten legal and moral case that was made against the Confederate general after the Civil War.
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International Archives Day
The National Archives joins the worldwide celebration of International Archives Day and its theme of “Archives: Governance, Memory, and Heritage” with hands-on activities .
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The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s Unknown Soldier & WWI’s Most Decorated Heroes Who Brought Him Home
In “The Unknowns,” celebrated military historian Patrick O’Donnell illuminates the saga behind the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Mission Possible: Emergency Response for Cultural Heritage Institutions in Puerto Rico
National Archives conservators and representatives from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Institution talk about their mission to assist damaged cultural heritage sites in Puerto Rico.
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Black Jack Pershing: Love and War
The film "Black Jack Pershing: Love and War" examines the life of Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of U.S. troops in World War I.
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When the Center Held: Gerald Ford and the Rescue of the American Presidency
Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to President Gerald Ford, discusses his memoir, "When the Center Held."
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Before the Freedom Riders: The Fight to Integrate Glen Echo Amusement Park
See exclusive, advance clips from Emmy award–winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman’s documentary in progress, "Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round."
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for May is Jackie Robinson and baseball at the National Archives.
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World War II at Sea: A Global History
Naval historian Craig Symonds discusses his new book, "World War II at Sea: A Global History."