The Mail that Made America: 250 Years of the U.S. Postal Service
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a big celebration of the Declaration of Independence. Why wait to celebrate?
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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 Rights
Crafting State Diplomacy Through Gifts
At the National Archives, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are known as the Charters of Freedom. But these documents were part of a tapestry of foundational documents that shaped our nation. In celebrating its 287th anniversary this July, we explore the 1787 Northwest Ordinance and its impact on American laws, education, and religious freedoms.
A New Frontier: The Northwest Ordinance
At the National Archives, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are known as the Charters of Freedom. But these documents were part of a tapestry of foundational documents that shaped our nation. In celebrating its 287th anniversary this July, we explore the 1787 Northwest Ordinance and its impact on American laws, education, and religious freedoms.
The 26th Amendment: Old Enough
More than 50 years since its ratification, the 26th Amendment came at a pivotal time in American history when students and young people were expressing themselves politically on an unprecedented scale. The younger vote is currently as critical as ever in influencing key issues.