The First Guide to Federal Records – Pieces of History
The United States has been accumulating records since the first meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774. As the government grew, the paperwork it was
Lincoln’s Leap Day Nomination of Grant – Pieces of History
160 years ago on leap day, President Abraham Lincoln nominated Ulysses S. Grant to be Lieutenant General of the Army. Three years into the U.S.
From Baseball to War – Pieces of History
This Facial Hair Friday photo shows baseball-player-turned-Coast Guardsman Frank L. Lailer sporting a respectable amount of facial hair, albeit not quite as much as some
Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal – Pieces of History
Today’s post comes from Thomas Richardson, an expert archives technician at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. Far out in the
Celebrating African Artists at the National Archives – Pieces of History
February is Black History Month! Visit the National Archives website to learn more about our many resources and events related to Black history. Today we’re
Harlem Renaissance Pioneer – Pieces of History
February is Black History Month. Visit the National Archives website for more information on our resources related to African American history. Today’s post, from Alyssa Moore in
The Wise Owl Club – Pieces of History
Today’s post is an oldie but a goodie from our very own public affairs specialist Hilary Parkinson. While searching for images of owls in the National
The Wise Owl Club – Pieces of History
Today’s post is an oldie but a goodie from our very own public affairs specialist Hilary Parkinson. While searching for images of owls in the National