America on Track: Passenger Rail in U.S. History
May 1, 1971 marked the beginning of Amtrak, America’s national passenger railroad company. The founding of this federally chartered corporation,
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The Gold Standard: 233 Years of the U.S. Mint
This April marks 233 years since the establishment of the first U.S. Mint in 1792. In addition to coins, it
Soaring: Pioneers of American Aerospace
62 years ago this May, U.S. Astronaut Alan Shepard set an historic era of American aerospace into motion with his journey aboard the Mercury capsule Freedom 7. Launch into his legacy and the iconic Americans who eventually brought us into the space age…
Trailblazers in the Archives: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a moment to reflect on and honor the role these Americans have played in our national story.
From famed actor Anna May Wong and Olympian Duke Kahanamoku, to astronaut Ellison Onizuka and famous “Trekkie” George Takei, records found at the National Archives tell us more about the lives of AANHPI individuals who have made notable contributions to American film, sports, science, and more.
From famed actors Bruce Lee and Anna May Wong, to astronaut Ellison Onizuka and famous Trekkie George Takei, to Olympian Duke Kahanamoku, records held at the National Archives tell us more about the lives of AANHPI individuals who have made notable contributions to American film, science, sports, and more.