HISTORY

The Indian School Journal – Pieces of History

November is Native American Heritage Month. Visit National Archives News for more information on related events and resources. Today’s post…

5 days ago

Edward Allen Carter Jr., Soldier of Many Continents  – Pieces of History

November 11 is Veterans Day. Visit the National Archives website to learn more about our Veterans Day holdings. Today’s post…

2 weeks ago

The Origins of Veterans Day – Pieces of History

Ahead of Veterans Day the National Archives is honoring those who served our country with a special #ArchivesHashtagParty, #ArchivesSalute! on…

3 weeks ago

The Origins of the Record Group – Pieces of History

We’re celebrating American Archives Month by looking back on the history of the National Archives.  Card Catalog in the National Archives Central…

4 weeks ago

The Statue Of Liberty – Pieces of History

“The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” a gift from France, was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and was designated…

1 month ago

Mario Lopez Feliu – Pieces of History

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and American Archives Month, today’s Historic Staff Spotlight is on Cuban-born National Archives intern…

1 month ago

International Coffee Day, October 1  – Pieces of History

October 1 is International Coffee Day. Today’s post comes from Thomas Richardson, an expert archives technician at the National Personnel…

2 months ago

Russell Lee Photos on Display in Washington, DC, Eight Decades Apart – Pieces of History

Today’s post by Robert Pines, a public affairs specialist with Public and Media Communications in Washington, DC, is inspired by…

2 months ago

It’s National Potato Month! – Pieces of History

Boil them, mash them, stick them in a stew; grow them in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon too! September is National…

2 months ago

The Records Act – Pieces of History

September 17 is Constitution Day. Visit the National Archives website for more information on how to commemorate the day. Today’s post…

2 months ago