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The Original 12 Amendments?
This past Sunday, the National Archives celebrated Bill of Rights Day. Ratified on December 15, 1791, the Bill of ...
The Unelected President
As the only person to serve as President without having been elected to either the vice presidency or the ...
Seated for Justice: Rosa Parks in the Archives
December 1 marked the 69th anniversary since the arrest of Rosa Parks, who boldly defied Jim Crow segregation on ...
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 ...