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14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Strong Island


The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. Find an Event

14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Last Men in Aleppo


The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. Find an Event

14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Icarus


The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. Find an Event

14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Faces Places


The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. Find an Event

The Lincoln-Douglas(s) Debates: Known and Unknown


This is the Lincoln-Douglass debate that never happened—using words from their actual correspondence and commentary. Find an Event

Meet the Better Half: Congressional Partners, Spouses, and Families


A bipartisan panel will discuss life in the public eye and meet both current and former Members of Congress, and the partners who’ve shared their family members with the nation. Find an Event

The Great Stain: Witnessing American Slavery


In her book, author Noel Rae provides first-hand accounts from former slaves, slave owners, and even African slavers. Find an Event

Emancipation Proclamation Family Activities


Learn more about this important document through hands-on discovery. Find an Event

Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital


Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgro tell the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital. Find an Event

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.
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