The National Archives has extensive holdings including photos, videos, and records that chronicle the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Many are online in the National Archives Catalog, including thousands of photographs.
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Presidential Records The National Archives has posted the 2016 version of its “ Guidance on Presidential Records,” which we have prepared for every incoming administration since 2000. The document provides basic background information on the Presidential...
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Every four years, on the first Tuesday (after the first Monday) of November, we cast our votes for President of the United States. The National Archives and Records Administration has a unique role in the election process: NARA’s Office of the Federal Register administers the Electoral...
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The National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the African American experience and highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media. Explore our records documenting African American History through the African American...
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Each year, we acknowledge the work done and sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. On this date, our country remembers and reflects on the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The National Archives and Records Administration is proud to serve veterans...
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Bill of Rights Day, December 15 The National Archives and Records Administration joins in the national celebration of the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, which spell out our rights as Americans. It guarantees civil rights and liberties such as freedom of speech...
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Marines come ashore near Da Nang Air Base on March 8, 1965. (National Archives, RG 127; National Archives Identifier 26382181) Each year, we acknowledge the work done and sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. The National Archives and Records Administration is proud to serve...
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George Washington is about to receive the draft of the Constitution from James Madison in this mural by Barry Faulkner in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in...
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Genealogy and Research Genealogy Research Archives.gov for Researchers Genealogy Databases National Archives Catalog Historical Documents Declaration of Independence Constitution of the United States Bill of Rights Constitutional Amendments 11- 27 Military Records...
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Records Released on June 22, 2010 KAGAN - Additional Materials Related to Elena Kagan The National Archives has identified an additional 1,704 pages of documents from the Clinton White House that relate to Elena Kagan. The records were turned over to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Saturday,...