Fiftieth Anniversary of the 1973 Fire - Press Kit
July 12, 2023, marks 50 years since the disastrous 1973 fire at the Military Personnel Records Center in St. Louis that destroyed millions of military personnel records, changing the world of records storage and the work of the National Archives for decades to come.
Speak with a trusted expert: Are you a member of the media who would like to cover this topic? Upon request, we can share a list of historians, genealogists, and archivists who can provide you with more information for your coverage. Email: public.affairs@nara.gov.
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Additional Resources:
- Remembering the 1973 NPRC Fire Fact Sheet
- National Archives News: Remembering the 1973 NPRC Fire