About the National Archives

Who is the Archivist?

The Archivist of the United States is the head of our agency, appointed by the President of the United States.

Adrienne ThomasActing Archivist Adrienne Thomas


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National Archives History

State of the Archives

 

Speeches and Writings
by the Archivists

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