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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 Explore the stories behind these historical documents and gain a deeper understanding of their significance, available for you to view online.

Sylvia Mendez and the Struggle for Mexican American Civil Rights

On Display Now Upcoming Documents Past Documents On Display Now 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 Explore the stories behind these historical documents and gain a deeper …

Sylvia Mendez and the Struggle for Mexican American Civil Rights

Friday, September 13, 2024 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024East Rotunda Gallery Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez moved to Orange County, California, with their children Sylvia, Gonzalo Jr., and Jerome in 1944. When they tried to enroll in the majority-white school near their home, they were instead sent to a segregated school for Hispanic students. The Mendez family filed a ...