News from the National Archives

The President requests $460M for National Archives FY 2011 budget.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The President requests $460M for National Archives FY 2011 budget.

NARA announces the release of three new datasets and invites public comment on Open Government plan

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

NARA announces the release of three new datasets and invites public comment on Open Government plan.

The National Archives hosted a meeting in Washington, DC, on January 29 to discuss how our services to the research community can be improved.

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives hosted a meeting in Washington, DC, on January 29 to discuss how our services to the research community can be improved.

On-site reference services on Nixon materials in College Park, MD, will be discontinued starting February 19

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

On-site reference services on Nixon materials in College Park, MD, will be discontinued starting February 19, to prepare for moving them to the Nixon Library in California.

The 1948 documentary Nuremberg was shown on January 14 at the National Archives at College Park.

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The 1948 documentary Nuremberg was shown on January 14 at the National Archives at College Park.

National Archives displayed the milestone Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation January 14-18

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives displayed the milestone Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation January 14-18.

Nixon Library to open additional papers and audiovisual materials on January 11

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Nixon Library to open additional papers and audiovisual materials on January 11.

Additional notification letters sent relating to the PII information from the Clinton administration hard drive

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Additional notification letters sent relating to the PII information from the Clinton administration hard drive.

October - December

National Archives featured on Jeopardy on January 6

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

National Archives was featured on Jeopardy on January 6.

The Archivist of the United States announced the establishment of the National Declassification Center

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Archivist of the United States announced the establishment of the National Declassification Center

FY 2010 budget of $470 million approved for National Archives

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

FY 2010 budget of $470 million approved for National Archives.

A special event on January 6 commemorated the meeting between Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A special event on January 6 commemorated the meeting between Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley.

National Archives hosted a public forum on December 17 to discuss research area changes in Washington, DC.

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives hosted a public forum on December 17 to discuss research area changes in Washington, DC.

Connect with the National Archives through Facebook, the NARAtions blog, Flickr, Twitter, and more.

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Connect with the National Archives through Facebook, the NARAtions blog, Flickr, Twitter, and more.

New online Print Shop, in partnership with Pictopia

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

New online Print Shop, in partnership with Pictopia, features reproductions of images from the National Archives.

Our 2009 Performance and Accountability Report is now online

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Our 2009 Performance & Accountability Report is now online.

Online reservations for the National Archives Experience are now available

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Avoid the lines! Online reservations for the National Archives Experience are now available.

David S. Ferriero has been sworn in as 10th Archivist of the United States.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

David S. Ferriero has been sworn in as 10th Archivist of the United States.

A statement on the reconfiguration of the research area in Washington, DC

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A statement on the reconfiguration of the research area in Washington, DC

Special notice to veterans and family members regarding requests for copies of military personnel and/or medical files.

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Special notice to veterans and family members regarding requests for copies of military personnel and/or medical files.

NARA has updated its Strategic Plan.

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

NARA has updated its Strategic Plan.

The original Morrill Act of 1862 will be on display at the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois in October.

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The original Morrill Act of 1862 will be on display at the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne in October.

July - September

Report submitted to Congress on Alternative Models for Presidential Libraries.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Report submitted to Congress on Alternative Models for Presidential Libraries.

Status update on the loss of a Clinton Administration hard drive

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Status update on the loss of a Clinton Administration hard drive; reward of up to $50,000 for its return.

Celebrate Constitution Day!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Celebrate Constitution Day by learning more about the Constitution and attending special events.

Become a Facebook Fan of the National Archives

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Become a Facebook Fan of the National Archives. Visit the news and events page, and the research page.

National Archives has launched the NARAtions blog

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives has launched the NARAtions blog focusing on online public access to its records. Learn more.

NARA's draft Strategic Plan update was available for comment until August 5.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

NARA's draft Strategic Plan update was available for comment until August 5.

National Archives has joined Flickr.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives has joined Flickr. See the photos and read about the pilot project.

National Archives released materials relating to Sonia Sotomayor.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives has released materials relating to Sonia Sotomayor.

Summer Prologue highlights 75th anniversary of the National Archives

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Summer Prologue highlights 75th anniversary of the National Archives.

April - June

The National Archives has just launched its own YouTube channel.

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives has just launched its own YouTube channel. Tell your friends!

Attend the annual July 4 celebration in Washington, DC!

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Attend the annual July 4 celebration in Washington, DC!

National Archives has opened civilian personnel records (through 1951) to the public.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives has opened civilian personnel records (through 1951) to the public.

Documented Rights, an exhibit showcasing NARA documents on human and civil rights from NARA's archives locations around the country.

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

"Documented Rights," an exhibit showcasing NARA documents on human and civil rights from NARA's archives locations around the country, is in Atlanta.

Long-lost Lincoln letter comes home to the National Archives.

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Long-lost Lincoln letter comes home to the National Archives.

National Archives at Kansas City dedicated its new facility on May 22.

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives at Kansas City dedicated its new facility on May 22.

21st Annual Records Administration Conference (RACO 2009)

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

NARA's 21st Annual Records Administration Conference (RACO 2009) was May 28. The theme was "Collaborating Across Boundaries: Government Records and Social Media."

The National Archives at Atlanta hosts Documented Rights: a Symposium on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement on June 13. Registration now closed.

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives at Atlanta hosts "Documented Rights: a Symposium on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement," on June 13. Registration now closed.

The Truman Library in Independence, MO, celebrates Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday with an exhibit and programs throughout the month.

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Truman Library in Independence, MO, celebrates Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday with an exhibit and programs throughout the month.

BIG! Family Day was held on April 18 in Washington, DC.

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

BIG! Family Day was held on Saturday, April 18, in Washington, DC.

The North Atlantic Treaty was on special display in Strasbourg, France, as part of the 60th Anniversary Summit of NATO.

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The North Atlantic Treaty was on special display in Strasbourg, France, as part of the 60th Anniversary Summit of NATO.

The National Archives hosted its fifth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The National Archives hosted its fifth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC, on April 22–23.

January - March

Life at the Academy: Viewing Archival Records as Artifact at the Vatican Secret Archives

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A NARA conservator spoke on "Life at the Academy: Viewing Archival Records as Artifact at the Vatican Secret Archives," March 6 in Washington, DC.

New exhibit opens March 13 in Washington, DC: BIG! celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives.

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

New exhibit opens March 13 in Washington, DC: "BIG! Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives".

The annual National Archives Preservation Conference was held on March 26 in Washington, DC

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The annual National Archives Preservation Conference, "Digitizing for Preservation and Access," was held on March 26 in Washington, DC.

Senator George McGovern discussed his new book on Abraham Lincoln on February 12

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Senator George McGovern discussed his new book on Abraham Lincoln on February 12 in Washington, DC.

All Oscar-nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in Washington, DC

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

All Oscar-nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in Washington, DC, February 18–22.

Emancipation Proclamation on display February 12-16

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The original Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln was on display at the National Archives building in Washington, DC, February 12–16, with special extended hours until 6:30 p.m. February 14-16.

American Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. February 5 in Washington, DC

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

An American Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., was held on February 5 in Washington, DC.

Abraham Lincoln Family Day on February 7 in Washington, DC

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Celebrate at our Abraham Lincoln Family Day on February 7 in Washington, DC.

Alan Lowe has been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Alan Lowe has been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

National Archives has opened 9/11 Commission textual materials

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives has opened 9/11 Commission textual materials.

ISOO has released its FY 2008 annual report to the President

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Information Security Oversight Office has released its FY 2008 annual report to the President.

Winter issue of Prologue is now available

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Winter issue of Prologue magazine is now available.

National Archives celebrates its 75th anniversary

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives celebrates its 75th anniversary.

National Archives in Washington, DC, will present inaugural public programs and a special document display.

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The National Archives in Washington, DC, will present inaugural public programs and a special document display.