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I Beg Your Pardon
While the tradition of presenting a Thanksgiving turkey to the President has a long history, those birds tended to ...
Thanksgiving away from the White House: Presidential Traditions
Celebrated as a time for gratitude, family, and giving back, Thanksgiving for U.S. presidents is often spent outside of ...
“Stars” and Stripes: Prominent People in the Military Records
Yesterday was Veterans Day, a day when we show our gratitude for those who have served in defense of ...
Tippecanoe and Archives Too: Election Highlights in the Holdings
Today is Election Day! Have you cast your ballot? Whether you mailed yours weeks ago or are headed to ...
Revolutionary Spirits: Haunting Tales of America’s Founders
Like the fictional Revolutionary War veteran and member of the American Continental Congress, Isaac Higgintoot from CBS’s popular sitcom ...
First Lady Delegate: Eleanor Roosevelt and the U.N.
Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday is October 11. October 24 commemorates U.N. Day, which honors the day the United Nations Charter ...
USA: The United States of Automobiles
October 15, 2024 Today, cars drive many Americans’ day-to-day lives. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost ...
No Typo: Celebrating RBH
October 8, 2024 Born October 4, 1822, President Rutherford B. Hayes would be celebrating his 202nd birthday this year. ...
Snapshots and Snap Counts: Football in the Archives
As the crisp autumn air and return of the pumpkin spice lattĂ©s signals the arrival of football season, it’s ...
A Toast to the Archives
October 1, 2024 It’s critical to preservation efforts that archival spaces and stacks stay dry, and by that we ...