The First Presidential Inauguration – Pieces of History
As we prepare for next week’s inaugural activities, we are looking back on our nation’s very first Presidential inauguration back in 1789. After the U.S.
The Perfect Place for a Library – Pieces of History
Today’s post comes from Laurel Gray, an archives technician in the Research Rooms Branch at the National Archives in Washington, DC. It is the third
Robert Anson Heinlein – Pieces of History
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. Today’s post comes from Thomas Richardson, a former archives technician at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in
Happy Holidays from the National Archives! – Pieces of History
If you visited the National Archives Building in late 1974, you could purchase a specially designed holiday card with this design: Drawing of Santa Claus
The PRMPA – Pieces of History
Today’s post on the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act (PRMPA) comes from Laurel Gray, a processing intern with the Textual Division at the National
Delmar Robb – Pieces of History
December 15 is Bill of Rights Day, which commemorates the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Today we’re looking at the
Pre-federal Thanksgivings – Pieces of History
Long before the President of the United States pardoned a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving, the President of Congress issued proclamations encouraging its celebration. National Turkey
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 from Mary Ryan is an
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 comes from Thomas Richardson, an
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 Friday, November 1, 2024. Visit