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Archivist of the United States
Videocast and transcription of remarks made by Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein regarding the extent of flooding at the National Archives Building on June 26, 2006. For more information about remediation and the impact of the flood, read our Fact Sheet on Flooding
Speeches by the Archivist:
NARA is updating its 10-year Strategic Plan and we're looking for input from our constituencies.
Are you Brave Enough to Add Your John Hancock?
The signers of the Declaration of Independence put their lives on the line to support its principles. Because of their courage, you can add your name and print a copy here!
Informal conversations between the Archivist and people who've shaped the dialogue about the interpretation and use of American heritage can be viewed now from your desktop:
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John Hope Franklin
The Historian and the African American Experience
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Ken Burns
Discussion of his work and his current project, The War
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Lindy Boggs and Cokie Roberts
Two Generations of an American Political Family.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Life as First Lady, Senator, and best-selling author
On January 16, 2006, the 
Archivist Allen Weinstein took questions on the "Ask the White House" online chat. 
