HISTORY

The First Continental Congress Convenes – Pieces of History

In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re focusing on key events in the history of…

2 months ago

The Nixon-Sampson Agreement – Pieces of History

Today’s post comes from Laurel Gray, a processing intern with the Textual Division at the National Archives in Washington, DC.…

3 months ago

Illuminating the National Archives Building – Pieces of History

Seventy years ago, the National Archives Building’s exterior was illuminated for the very first time.  National Archives Building lit up…

3 months ago

The National Archives Building’s Landmark Plaque – Pieces of History

On August 22, 2024, the National Archives Building’s National Historic Landmark Plaque is being unveiled. Visit National Archives News and…

3 months ago

World Elephant Day – Pieces of History

Today’s post comes from Thomas Richardson, an expert archives technician at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis,…

3 months ago

Nixon Resigns – Pieces of History

August 8, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation as President of the United States. Today’s post is…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

5 months ago