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The National Archives’ Featured Documents are a rotating selection of remarkable documents currently on display at the National Archives Museum. These documents offer a unique glimpse into the pivotal moments and personalities that have defined our American experience. Explore the stories behind these historical documents and gain a deeper understanding of their significance, available for you to view online.

250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army

The United States Army is older than the nation it protects and defends. Established more than a year before American independence was declared, the U.S. Army—America’s first national institution—has played a vital role throughout our history.
250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army
The United States Army is older than the nation it protects and defends. Established more than a year before American independence was declared, the U.S. Army—America’s first national institution—has played a vital role throughout our history.

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