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“Remembering Vietnam” Exhibition Opening: 35th Anniversary of “The Wall”
We present a panel discussion about the history and legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated on November 13, 1982.
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“Remembering Vietnam” Exhibition Opening: See Vietnam Through the Eyes of a Child
Frances O’Roark Dowell's book "Shooting the Moon" tells the story of 12-year-old Jamie, whose brother enlists in the Army and is sent to Vietnam.
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“Remembering Vietnam” Exhibition Opening: Helicopters in Vietnam
While we display Vietnam War–era helicopters on the National Archives grounds this weekend, join a discussion with members of the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.
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"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Women Vietnam Veterans
In her book "Women Vietnam Veterans: Our Untold Story," Vietnam veteran SGM Donna Lowery discuss the participation of American military women (non-nurses) during the Vietnam War.
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"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton
"Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton" relates the story of Air Force fighter pilot James Shively, who spent six years in Hanoi prison camps after he was shot down over North Vietnam.
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2nd Annual McGowan Forum on Ethics: The Challenge of Big Data
A panel of writers, corporate leaders, and government officials examine the ethical responsibility of those who compile and track citizens' personal data.
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National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair
Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year!
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The Vietnam War with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick show clips from their PBS documentary series, The Vietnam War in conjunction with the November 10 opening of National Archives exhibit.
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Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary
Award-winning author Walter Stahr tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s indispensable Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton.
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Frederick Douglass: The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro
A dramatic reading of excerpts from Frederick Douglass's July 5, 1852, speech on the Declaration of Independence, followed by a discussion.