U.S. Naval Torpedo Station – Pieces of History
For nearly 20 years the National Archives’ Alexandria Federal Records Center was housed in the former U.S. Naval Torpedo station located on Alexandria’s waterfront. A
Protecting the National Archives – Pieces of History
When architect John Russell Pope was designing the National Archives Building, he included numerous symbolic elements to convey the ideas of protection. Around the building
U.S. Servicemembers at the 1984 Olympic Games – Pieces of History
As the 2024 Summer Olympics approaches, we’re having an #ArchivesHashtagParty: #ArchivesGoForGold! Join us on Friday, July 12, 2024, to celebrate all achievers, from Olympic champions
Celebrating America’s Demisemiseptcentennial – Pieces of History
As we look forward to the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026, we’re looking back at the 175th anniversary celebration in 1951. For
Declaring the Thirteen Colonies Free – Pieces of History
On June 21, 2024, the exhibition Road to Revolution opened in the National Archives Building. The series features National Archives records that tell the story
Babe Ruth Day – Pieces of History
April 27 is National Babe Ruth Day, when baseball fans worldwide celebrate baseball’s all-time greatest player. It originated on April 27, 1947, when the new
How the National Archives Became NARS – Pieces of History
On June 19, 1934, the National Archives was created as an independent agency. But just 15 years later, on June 30, 1949, Congress passed legislation
Bowling and the National Archives – Pieces of History
On May 3, 2024, we’re having another #ArchivesHashtagParty with this month’s focus on #ArchivesGames. Today we’re rolling in with a post on bowling and the
The First Commemoration of Abolition – Pieces of History
June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Today’s post, looking at the history of
The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education – Pieces of History
70 years ago the Supreme Court issued its Brown v. the Board of Education ruling. Today’s post has been adapted from a piece by Daniel