Current Exhibitions

Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman
Just in time for the Presidential campaign, political cartoons from the first half of the 20th century provide relevant commentary and fascinating insight into the campaigns and elections of today. In the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery, through August 17.

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News & Events

September 20

President Nixon meets with China's Communist Party Leader, Mao Tse- Tung, 02/29/1972, ARC Identifier: 194759

Lincoln Symposium: Lincoln and American Values

We celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth with a daylong symposium, Lincoln and American Values. The symposium will provide historical insight into some of the most critically important facets of Lincoln’s Presidency. Registration required.

September 17

Constitution Day

The National Archives celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution throughout September with exciting public programs including two special author lectures Wednesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 17.

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Did you miss one of our fantastic programs? The National Archives Experience is proud to offer a selection of streaming video programs from our public program repertoire.

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