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“Our Documents: 100 Milestone Documents from the National Archives” published by Oxford University Press
Oxford
University Press has published a commemorative book of the 100 milestone
documents that have shaped our nation. Comprised of documents judged by the
staff of the National Archives to be essential in the development of the
United States from its founding to 1965, “Our Documents” begins
with a forward by award-winning historian Michael Beschloss, a preface by
John W. Carlin, Archivist of the United States, and an essay on how the documents
were selected. The entry for each document includes a short introduction,
a facsimile, and a transcript of the document. Filled with color photos and
historical information, this book is the perfect companion for students,
teacher, and all Americans who appreciate the historical legacy of the nation's archives.
The book is available in the Archives Shop at the National Archives in Washington, DC, or can be purchased online from Oxford University Press (www.oup-usa.com).
