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"All American: The Power of Sports" exhibit opens


Our new exhibit in Washington, DC—"All American: The Power of Sports"—opens on Friday, September 16. Find an Event

Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence


Historian and former CIA officer Nicholas Reynolds uncovers the definitive history of American intelligence during World War II, illuminating its key role in securing victory. Find an Event

Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles Over Workers’ Rights and American Empire


Peter Dreier, co-author of "Major League Rebels," will present a history of the baseball reformers and revolutionaries who challenged their sport and society. Find an Event

From Independence to the U.S. Constitution: Reconsidering the Critical Period of American History


How did the pre-Constitution United States work? What were the possibilities and opportunities? Editors Douglas Bradburn and Christopher R. Pearl examine this critical period in American history. Find an Event

The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet John Adams


John Adams will share his “thoughts on government," his drafting of the Massachusetts State Constitution, and how it compares to the U.S. Constitution. Find an Event

Democracy's Data: The Hidden Stories in the U.S. Census and How to Read Them


In "Democracy’s Data," data historian Dan Bouk examines the U.S. Census to uncover the meaning behind the numbers. Find an Event

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting


Third meeting of 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee. Find an Event

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting


Second meeting of 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee. Find an Event

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting


First meeting of 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee. Find an Event

The Constitution Rules! (Grades K–2)


Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government.
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