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Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Keynotes National Archives D-Day Comemmoration

May 29, 2019

On June 6 at 7:00 pm, Vietnam War Veteran and former Senator and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will keynote a special commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion during World War II. A screening of The True GloryRead more

Cokie Roberts to Receive 2019 National Archives Foundation Highest Honor

May 15, 2019

The National Archives Foundation named Cokie Roberts as the 2019 recipient of its Records of Achievement Award in recognition of her commitment to chronicling the American story as an award-winning journalist, historian, political commentator and... Read more

Speaker Pelosi Calls for Women’s Empowerment at National Archives Exhibition Launch

May 9, 2019

The National Archives Foundation celebrated new National Archives’ exhibit, Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, at an event featuring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

“That was a great moment for women across America,” said U.S. House... Read more

Rightfully Hers: An Open Letter to America’s Women and Girls

May 7, 2019

One Hundred Years Ago They Won the Vote: National Archives Nationwide Initiative Honors the Struggle

May 1, 2019

Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, opens May 10, 2019

In celebration of the centennial of women’s suffrage, the National Archives will launch an 18-month nationwide initiative, Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote. The initiative brings the story... Read more