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By Mary C. Ryan 

WASHINGTON, DC

Navigating billions of records at the National Archives can be daunting. Records are not organized by subject, like a library catalog. Material relating to a single topic can be spread over several “record groups” (the basic organizational unit of the National Archives, each comprising the records of a major government entity).

WASHINGTON, DC

WASHINGTON, DC

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the National Archives will hold its annual Fourth of July program featuring prominent speakers, musical performances, and family activities to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. 

By Pete Lewis 

WASHINGTON, DC

By Pete Lewis 
WASHINGTON, DC

Boeing Commits Major Gift to Support Addition to the National Archives Rotunda

WASHINGTON, DC

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan announced in May that Dr. Kenvi Phillips will serve as the inaugural Director of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, effective June 16, 2024. Dr. Phillips will lead the planning and administration of all Library programs and activities.

By Mary Ryan 

WASHINGTON, DC 

WASHINGTON, DC

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the National Archives will celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional in-person Fourth of July program featuring musical performances and family activities.